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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.31, 9,436.86 and 2,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.31, 9,436.86 and 2,394.75 is: 3,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.31 : 9,436.86 = 2,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.31/9,436.86 = 2,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.31x = 9,436.86 × 2,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.31x = 22,598,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,920.49/6,290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.66

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