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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.49, 9,438.33 and 2,393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.49, 9,438.33 and 2,393.93 is: 3,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.49 : 9,438.33 = 2,393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.49/9,438.33 = 2,393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.49x = 9,438.33 × 2,393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.49x = 22,594,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,701.34/6,289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.45

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