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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.64, 9,440.21 and 2,394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.64, 9,440.21 and 2,394.95 is: 3,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.64 : 9,440.21 = 2,394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.64/9,440.21 = 2,394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.64x = 9,440.21 × 2,394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.64x = 22,608,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,789.73/6,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.04

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