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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.49, 9,395.87 and 2,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.49, 9,395.87 and 2,315.81 is: 3,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.49 : 9,395.87 = 2,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.49/9,395.87 = 2,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.49x = 9,395.87 × 2,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.49x = 21,759,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759,028.30/6,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.94

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