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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.48, 9,441 and 2,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.48, 9,441 and 2,396.92 is: 3,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.48 : 9,441 = 2,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.48/9,441 = 2,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.48x = 9,441 × 2,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.48x = 22,629,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,321.72/6,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.25

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