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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.72, 9,424.62 and 2,388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.72, 9,424.62 and 2,388.10 is: 3,581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.72 : 9,424.62 = 2,388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.72/9,424.62 = 2,388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.72x = 9,424.62 × 2,388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.72x = 22,506,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506,935.02/6,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.79

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