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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.79, 9,399.36 and 2,317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.79, 9,399.36 and 2,317.83 is: 3,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.79 : 9,399.36 = 2,317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.79/9,399.36 = 2,317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.79x = 9,399.36 × 2,317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.79x = 21,786,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,118.59/6,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.10

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