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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.28, 9,439.08 and 2,396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.28, 9,439.08 and 2,396.26 is: 3,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.28 : 9,439.08 = 2,396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.28/9,439.08 = 2,396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.28x = 9,439.08 × 2,396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.28x = 22,618,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,489.84/6,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.21

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