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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.51, 9,423.82 and 2,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.51, 9,423.82 and 2,583.85 is: 3,877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.51 : 9,423.82 = 2,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.51/9,423.82 = 2,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.51x = 9,423.82 × 2,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.51x = 24,349,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,737.31/6,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.03

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