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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.63, 9,432.12 and 2,392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.63, 9,432.12 and 2,392.03 is: 3,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.63 : 9,432.12 = 2,392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.63/9,432.12 = 2,392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.63x = 9,432.12 × 2,392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.63x = 22,561,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,928.04/6,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.31

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