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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.93, 9,436.04 and 2,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.93, 9,436.04 and 2,590.14 is: 3,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.93 : 9,436.04 = 2,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.93/9,436.04 = 2,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.93x = 9,436.04 × 2,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.93x = 24,440,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,675.28/6,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.68

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