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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.56, 9,438.84 and 2,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.56, 9,438.84 and 2,825.76 is: 4,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.56 : 9,438.84 = 2,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.56/9,438.84 = 2,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.56x = 9,438.84 × 2,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.56x = 26,671,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671,896.52/6,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.64

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