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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.92, 9,436.05 and 2,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.92, 9,436.05 and 2,073.41 is: 3,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.92 : 9,436.05 = 2,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.92/9,436.05 = 2,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.92x = 9,436.05 × 2,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.92x = 19,564,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,753.25/6,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.49

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