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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.27, 9,442.54 and 2,594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.27, 9,442.54 and 2,594.44 is: 3,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.27 : 9,442.54 = 2,594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.27/9,442.54 = 2,594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.27x = 9,442.54 × 2,594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.27x = 24,498,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498,103.48/6,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.13

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