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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.76, 9,430.98 and 2,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.76, 9,430.98 and 2,394.28 is: 3,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.76 : 9,430.98 = 2,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.76/9,430.98 = 2,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.76x = 9,430.98 × 2,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.76x = 22,580,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,406.79/6,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.60

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