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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.76, 9,437.28 and 2,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.76, 9,437.28 and 2,394.40 is: 3,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.76 : 9,437.28 = 2,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.76/9,437.28 = 2,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.76x = 9,437.28 × 2,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.76x = 22,596,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,623.23/6,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.46

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