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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.99, 9,379.80 and 2,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.99, 9,379.80 and 2,303.64 is: 3,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.99 : 9,379.80 = 2,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.99/9,379.80 = 2,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.99x = 9,379.80 × 2,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.99x = 21,607,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607,682.47/6,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.13

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