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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.62, 9,425.97 and 3,694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.62, 9,425.97 and 3,694.14 is: 5,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.62 : 9,425.97 = 3,694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.62/9,425.97 = 3,694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.62x = 9,425.97 × 3,694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.62x = 34,820,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,820,852.82/6,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.60

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