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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.06, 9,436.58 and 2,824.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.06, 9,436.58 and 2,824.26 is: 4,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.06 : 9,436.58 = 2,824.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.06/9,436.58 = 2,824.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.06x = 9,436.58 × 2,824.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.06x = 26,651,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,355.43/6,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.39

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