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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.88, 9,430.03 and 2,389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.88, 9,430.03 and 2,389.98 is: 3,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.88 : 9,430.03 = 2,389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.88/9,430.03 = 2,389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.88x = 9,430.03 × 2,389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.88x = 22,537,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,553.55/6,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.43

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