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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,393.94, 9,588.16 and 2,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,393.94, 9,588.16 and 2,232.70 is: 3,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393.94 : 9,588.16 = 2,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393.94/9,588.16 = 2,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393.94x = 9,588.16 × 2,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393.94x = 21,407,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407,484.83/6,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.09

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