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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.47, 9,435.80 and 2,395.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.47, 9,435.80 and 2,395.09 is: 3,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.47 : 9,435.80 = 2,395.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.47/9,435.80 = 2,395.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.47x = 9,435.80 × 2,395.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.47x = 22,599,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,578.25/6,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.67

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