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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.24, 9,433.94 and 2,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.24, 9,433.94 and 2,730.54 is: 4,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.24 : 9,433.94 = 2,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.24/9,433.94 = 2,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.24x = 9,433.94 × 2,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.24x = 25,759,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,750.53/6,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.84

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