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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.44, 9,418.62 and 2,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.44, 9,418.62 and 2,383.88 is: 3,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.44 : 9,418.62 = 2,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.44/9,418.62 = 2,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.44x = 9,418.62 × 2,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.44x = 22,452,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,859.85/6,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.61

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