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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.74, 9,436.23 and 2,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.74, 9,436.23 and 2,392.02 is: 3,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.74 : 9,436.23 = 2,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.74/9,436.23 = 2,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.74x = 9,436.23 × 2,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.74x = 22,571,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,650.88/6,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.65

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