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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.37, 9,430.77 and 2,393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.37, 9,430.77 and 2,393.51 is: 3,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.37 : 9,430.77 = 2,393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.37/9,430.77 = 2,393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.37x = 9,430.77 × 2,393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.37x = 22,572,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,642.30/6,286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.73

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