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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.73, 9,396.50 and 2,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.73, 9,396.50 and 2,983.83 is: 4,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.73 : 9,396.50 = 2,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.73/9,396.50 = 2,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.73x = 9,396.50 × 2,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.73x = 28,037,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,543.68/6,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.89

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