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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.64, 9,441.60 and 2,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.64, 9,441.60 and 2,593.82 is: 3,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.64 : 9,441.60 = 2,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.64/9,441.60 = 2,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.64x = 9,441.60 × 2,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.64x = 24,489,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,763.70/6,293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.19

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