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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.88, 9,439.64 and 2,397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.88, 9,439.64 and 2,397.59 is: 3,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.88 : 9,439.64 = 2,397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.88/9,439.64 = 2,397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.88x = 9,439.64 × 2,397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.88x = 22,632,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,386.47/6,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.51

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