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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.22, 9,411.56 and 2,578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.22, 9,411.56 and 2,578.08 is: 3,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.22 : 9,411.56 = 2,578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.22/9,411.56 = 2,578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.22x = 9,411.56 × 2,578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.22x = 24,263,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,754.60/6,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.83

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