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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.43, 9,389.85 and 2,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.43, 9,389.85 and 2,311.44 is: 3,468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.43 : 9,389.85 = 2,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.43/9,389.85 = 2,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.43x = 9,389.85 × 2,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.43x = 21,704,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,704,074.88/6,257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.53

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