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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.94, 9,589.40 and 2,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.94, 9,589.40 and 2,010.78 is: 3,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.94 : 9,589.40 = 2,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.94/9,589.40 = 2,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.94x = 9,589.40 × 2,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.94x = 19,282,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282,173.73/6,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.17

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