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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.60, 9,407.70 and 2,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.60, 9,407.70 and 2,323.60 is: 3,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.60 : 9,407.70 = 2,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.60/9,407.70 = 2,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.60x = 9,407.70 × 2,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.60x = 21,859,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859,731.72/6,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.18

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