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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.79, 9,593.48 and 2,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.79, 9,593.48 and 2,011.23 is: 3,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.79 : 9,593.48 = 2,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.79/9,593.48 = 2,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.79x = 9,593.48 × 2,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.79x = 19,294,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,646.81/6,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.24

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