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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.62, 9,426.93 and 2,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.62, 9,426.93 and 2,391.76 is: 3,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.62 : 9,426.93 = 2,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.62/9,426.93 = 2,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.62x = 9,426.93 × 2,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.62x = 22,546,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,954.10/6,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.64

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