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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.86, 9,586.02 and 2,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.86, 9,586.02 and 2,927.14 is: 4,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.86 : 9,586.02 = 2,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.86/9,586.02 = 2,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.86x = 9,586.02 × 2,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.86x = 28,059,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,622.58/6,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.21

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