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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.82, 9,412.35 and 2,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.82, 9,412.35 and 2,378.26 is: 3,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.82 : 9,412.35 = 2,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.82/9,412.35 = 2,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.82x = 9,412.35 × 2,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.82x = 22,385,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385,015.51/6,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.00

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