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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.92, 9,138.72 and 2,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.92, 9,138.72 and 2,396 is: 3,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.92 : 9,138.72 = 2,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.92/9,138.72 = 2,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.92x = 9,138.72 × 2,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.92x = 21,896,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896,373.12/6,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.15

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