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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.78, 9,413.37 and 2,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.78, 9,413.37 and 2,379.30 is: 3,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.78 : 9,413.37 = 2,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.78/9,413.37 = 2,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.78x = 9,413.37 × 2,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.78x = 22,397,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,231.24/6,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.97

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