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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.52, 9,439.92 and 2,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.52, 9,439.92 and 2,592.69 is: 3,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.52 : 9,439.92 = 2,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.52/9,439.92 = 2,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.52x = 9,439.92 × 2,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.52x = 24,474,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,474,776.46/6,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.50

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