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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.64, 9,414.32 and 2,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.64, 9,414.32 and 2,383.36 is: 3,573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.64 : 9,414.32 = 2,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.64/9,414.32 = 2,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.64x = 9,414.32 × 2,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.64x = 22,437,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,713.72/6,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.66

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