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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.63, 9,427.26 and 2,389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.63, 9,427.26 and 2,389.34 is: 3,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.63 : 9,427.26 = 2,389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.63/9,427.26 = 2,389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.63x = 9,427.26 × 2,389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.63x = 22,524,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,929.41/6,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.13

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