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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.12, 9,439.79 and 2,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.12, 9,439.79 and 2,394.40 is: 3,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.12 : 9,439.79 = 2,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.12/9,439.79 = 2,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.12x = 9,439.79 × 2,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.12x = 22,602,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,633.18/6,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.21

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