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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.70, 9,423.97 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.70, 9,423.97 and 2,586.96 is: 3,879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.70 : 9,423.97 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.70/9,423.97 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.70x = 9,423.97 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.70x = 24,379,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,433.43/6,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.79

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