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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.98, 9,409.47 and 1,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.98, 9,409.47 and 1,593.34 is: 2,390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.98 : 9,409.47 = 1,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.98/9,409.47 = 1,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.98x = 9,409.47 × 1,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.98x = 14,992,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,429.92/6,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.00

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