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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.04, 9,398.22 and 2,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.04, 9,398.22 and 2,317.08 is: 3,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.04 : 9,398.22 = 2,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.04/9,398.22 = 2,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.04x = 9,398.22 × 2,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.04x = 21,776,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776,427.60/6,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.97

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