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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.29, 9,592.95 and 2,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.29, 9,592.95 and 2,235.28 is: 3,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.29 : 9,592.95 = 2,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.29/9,592.95 = 2,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.29x = 9,592.95 × 2,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.29x = 21,442,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,881.31/6,395.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.92

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