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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.97, 9,426.43 and 2,392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.97, 9,426.43 and 2,392.25 is: 3,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.97 : 9,426.43 = 2,392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.97/9,426.43 = 2,392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.97x = 9,426.43 × 2,392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.97x = 22,550,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,330.04/6,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.13

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