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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.09, 9,427.21 and 2,389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.09, 9,427.21 and 2,389.39 is: 3,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.09 : 9,427.21 = 2,389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.09/9,427.21 = 2,389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.09x = 9,427.21 × 2,389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.09x = 22,525,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,281.30/6,285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.92

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