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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.95, 9,439.25 and 2,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.95, 9,439.25 and 2,594.15 is: 3,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.95 : 9,439.25 = 2,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.95/9,439.25 = 2,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.95x = 9,439.25 × 2,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.95x = 24,486,830.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,486,830.39/6,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.77

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