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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.14, 9,439.35 and 2,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.14, 9,439.35 and 2,592.32 is: 3,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.14 : 9,439.35 = 2,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.14/9,439.35 = 2,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.14x = 9,439.35 × 2,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.14x = 24,469,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,773.46/6,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.94

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