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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.88, 9,389.88 and 2,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.88, 9,389.88 and 2,926.08 is: 4,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.88 : 9,389.88 = 2,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.88/9,389.88 = 2,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.88x = 9,389.88 × 2,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.88x = 27,475,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,540.07/6,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.55

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