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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.81, 9,409.62 and 2,383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.81, 9,409.62 and 2,383.95 is: 3,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.81 : 9,409.62 = 2,383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.81/9,409.62 = 2,383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.81x = 9,409.62 × 2,383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.81x = 22,432,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,063.60/6,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.80

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