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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.79, 9,584.36 and 2,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.79, 9,584.36 and 2,833.62 is: 4,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.79 : 9,584.36 = 2,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.79/9,584.36 = 2,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.79x = 9,584.36 × 2,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.79x = 27,158,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,394.70/6,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.29

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