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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,393.03, 9,588.77 and 2,232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,393.03, 9,588.77 and 2,232.69 is: 3,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393.03 : 9,588.77 = 2,232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393.03/9,588.77 = 2,232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393.03x = 9,588.77 × 2,232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393.03x = 21,408,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408,739.73/6,393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.76

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