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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.88, 9,395.82 and 2,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.88, 9,395.82 and 2,368.59 is: 3,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.88 : 9,395.82 = 2,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.88/9,395.82 = 2,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.88x = 9,395.82 × 2,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.88x = 22,254,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,845.29/6,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.89

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