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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.29, 9,403.06 and 2,320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.29, 9,403.06 and 2,320.61 is: 3,481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.29 : 9,403.06 = 2,320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.29/9,403.06 = 2,320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.29x = 9,403.06 × 2,320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.29x = 21,820,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820,788.05/6,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.14

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