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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.34, 9,589.22 and 2,446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.34, 9,589.22 and 2,446.71 is: 3,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.34 : 9,589.22 = 2,446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.34/9,589.22 = 2,446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.34x = 9,589.22 × 2,446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.34x = 23,462,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,001.45/6,394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.18

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