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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.02, 9,416.17 and 2,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.02, 9,416.17 and 2,379.73 is: 3,570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.02 : 9,416.17 = 2,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.02/9,416.17 = 2,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.02x = 9,416.17 × 2,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.02x = 22,407,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,942.23/6,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.98

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