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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.69, 9,419.53 and 2,384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.69, 9,419.53 and 2,384.09 is: 3,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.69 : 9,419.53 = 2,384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.69/9,419.53 = 2,384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.69x = 9,419.53 × 2,384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.69x = 22,457,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,024.87/6,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.14

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