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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.33, 9,439.64 and 2,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.33, 9,439.64 and 2,592.50 is: 3,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.33 : 9,439.64 = 2,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.33/9,439.64 = 2,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.33x = 9,439.64 × 2,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.33x = 24,472,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,277.34/6,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.22

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