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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.64, 9,435.96 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.64, 9,435.96 and 2,392.92 is: 3,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.64 : 9,435.96 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.64/9,435.96 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.64x = 9,435.96 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.64x = 22,579,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,497.40/6,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.38

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