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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.44, 9,431.72 and 2,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.44, 9,431.72 and 2,391.88 is: 3,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.44 : 9,431.72 = 2,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.44/9,431.72 = 2,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.44x = 9,431.72 × 2,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.44x = 22,559,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,542.43/6,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.03

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