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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.94, 9,408.31 and 2,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.94, 9,408.31 and 2,383.08 is: 3,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.94 : 9,408.31 = 2,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.94/9,408.31 = 2,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.94x = 9,408.31 × 2,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.94x = 22,420,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,696.44/6,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.49

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