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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.13, 9,395.31 and 2,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.13, 9,395.31 and 2,315.42 is: 3,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.13 : 9,395.31 = 2,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.13/9,395.31 = 2,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.13x = 9,395.31 × 2,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.13x = 21,754,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,088.68/6,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.36

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