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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.10, 9,435.62 and 2,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.10, 9,435.62 and 2,593.07 is: 3,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.10 : 9,435.62 = 2,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.10/9,435.62 = 2,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.10x = 9,435.62 × 2,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.10x = 24,467,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,467,223.15/6,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.42

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