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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.97, 9,435.05 and 2,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.97, 9,435.05 and 2,394.59 is: 3,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.97 : 9,435.05 = 2,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.97/9,435.05 = 2,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.97x = 9,435.05 × 2,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.97x = 22,593,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,064.41/6,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.92

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