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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.49, 9,439.83 and 2,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.49, 9,439.83 and 2,394.93 is: 3,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.49 : 9,439.83 = 2,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.49/9,439.83 = 2,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.49x = 9,439.83 × 2,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.49x = 22,607,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,732.06/6,290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.95

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