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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.52, 9,442.92 and 2,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.52, 9,442.92 and 2,594.69 is: 3,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.52 : 9,442.92 = 2,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.52/9,442.92 = 2,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.52x = 9,442.92 × 2,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.52x = 24,501,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501,450.09/6,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.50

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