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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.02, 9,436.15 and 2,074.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.02, 9,436.15 and 2,074.49 is: 3,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.02 : 9,436.15 = 2,074.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.02/9,436.15 = 2,074.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.02x = 9,436.15 × 2,074.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.02x = 19,575,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,188.44/6,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.11

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