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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.95, 9,423.81 and 2,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.95, 9,423.81 and 2,589.73 is: 3,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.95 : 9,423.81 = 2,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.95/9,423.81 = 2,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.95x = 9,423.81 × 2,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.95x = 24,405,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405,099.91/6,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.10

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