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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.97, 9,432.05 and 2,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.97, 9,432.05 and 2,392.59 is: 3,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.97 : 9,432.05 = 2,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.97/9,432.05 = 2,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.97x = 9,432.05 × 2,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.97x = 22,567,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,016.55/6,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.92

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