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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.35, 9,436.01 and 2,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.35, 9,436.01 and 2,593.11 is: 3,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.35 : 9,436.01 = 2,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.35/9,436.01 = 2,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.35x = 9,436.01 × 2,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.35x = 24,468,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,598.93/6,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.77

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