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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.72, 9,434.67 and 2,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.72, 9,434.67 and 2,394.34 is: 3,591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.72 : 9,434.67 = 2,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.72/9,434.67 = 2,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.72x = 9,434.67 × 2,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.72x = 22,589,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,807.77/6,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.54

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