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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.95, 9,589.89 and 2,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.95, 9,589.89 and 2,695.57 is: 4,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.95 : 9,589.89 = 2,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.95/9,589.89 = 2,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.95x = 9,589.89 × 2,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.95x = 25,850,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850,219.79/6,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.55

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