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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.66, 9,409.46 and 2,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.66, 9,409.46 and 2,326.78 is: 3,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.66 : 9,409.46 = 2,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.66/9,409.46 = 2,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.66x = 9,409.46 × 2,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.66x = 21,893,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,743.34/6,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.79

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