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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.26, 9,423.45 and 2,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.26, 9,423.45 and 2,583.60 is: 3,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.26 : 9,423.45 = 2,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.26/9,423.45 = 2,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.26x = 9,423.45 × 2,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.26x = 24,346,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,425.42/6,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.66

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