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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.64, 9,438.96 and 2,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.64, 9,438.96 and 2,394.92 is: 3,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.64 : 9,438.96 = 2,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.64/9,438.96 = 2,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.64x = 9,438.96 × 2,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.64x = 22,605,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,554.08/6,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.38

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