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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.06, 9,438.08 and 2,825.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.06, 9,438.08 and 2,825.26 is: 4,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.06 : 9,438.08 = 2,825.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.06/9,438.08 = 2,825.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.06x = 9,438.08 × 2,825.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.06x = 26,665,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,029.90/6,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.89

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