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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.84, 9,387.72 and 2,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.84, 9,387.72 and 2,363.60 is: 3,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.84 : 9,387.72 = 2,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.84/9,387.72 = 2,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.84x = 9,387.72 × 2,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.84x = 22,188,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,814.99/6,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.37

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