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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.46, 9,425.68 and 2,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.46, 9,425.68 and 2,391.74 is: 3,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.46 : 9,425.68 = 2,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.46/9,425.68 = 2,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.46x = 9,425.68 × 2,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.46x = 22,543,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,824.59/6,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.38

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