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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.99, 9,439.08 and 2,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.99, 9,439.08 and 2,394.43 is: 3,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.99 : 9,439.08 = 2,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.99/9,439.08 = 2,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.99x = 9,439.08 × 2,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.99x = 22,601,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,216.32/6,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.20

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