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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.98, 9,427.96 and 2,393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.98, 9,427.96 and 2,393.26 is: 3,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.98 : 9,427.96 = 2,393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.98/9,427.96 = 2,393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.98x = 9,427.96 × 2,393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.98x = 22,563,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,559.55/6,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.65

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