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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.08, 9,589.20 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.08, 9,589.20 and 2,011.68 is: 3,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.08 : 9,589.20 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.08/9,589.20 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.08x = 9,589.20 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.08x = 19,290,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290,401.86/6,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.92

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