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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.62, 9,437.56 and 2,288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.62, 9,437.56 and 2,288.87 is: 3,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.62 : 9,437.56 = 2,288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.62/9,437.56 = 2,288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.62x = 9,437.56 × 2,288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.62x = 21,601,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,343.31/6,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.35

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