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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.29, 9,592.73 and 2,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.29, 9,592.73 and 2,010.72 is: 3,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.29 : 9,592.73 = 2,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.29/9,592.73 = 2,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.29x = 9,592.73 × 2,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.29x = 19,288,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,327.52/6,394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.49

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