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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.54, 9,403.17 and 2,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.54, 9,403.17 and 2,379.68 is: 3,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.54 : 9,403.17 = 2,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.54/9,403.17 = 2,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.54x = 9,403.17 × 2,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.54x = 22,376,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376,535.59/6,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.38

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