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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.64, 9,426.93 and 2,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.64, 9,426.93 and 2,389.04 is: 3,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.64 : 9,426.93 = 2,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.64/9,426.93 = 2,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.64x = 9,426.93 × 2,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.64x = 22,521,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,358.57/6,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.56

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