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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.83, 9,429.55 and 2,590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.83, 9,429.55 and 2,590.34 is: 3,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.83 : 9,429.55 = 2,590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.83/9,429.55 = 2,590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.83x = 9,429.55 × 2,590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.83x = 24,425,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,680.45/6,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.13

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