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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,393.22, 9,586.59 and 2,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,393.22, 9,586.59 and 2,927.50 is: 4,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393.22 : 9,586.59 = 2,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393.22/9,586.59 = 2,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393.22x = 9,586.59 × 2,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393.22x = 28,064,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064,742.23/6,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.77

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