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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.83, 9,396.58 and 2,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.83, 9,396.58 and 2,316.25 is: 3,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.83 : 9,396.58 = 2,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.83/9,396.58 = 2,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.83x = 9,396.58 × 2,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.83x = 21,764,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764,792.38/6,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.57

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