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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.83, 9,382.00 and 2,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.83, 9,382.00 and 2,305.11 is: 3,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.83 : 9,382.00 = 2,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.83/9,382.00 = 2,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.83x = 9,382.00 × 2,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.83x = 21,626,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626,483.58/6,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.12

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