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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.98, 9,417.47 and 2,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.98, 9,417.47 and 2,386.26 is: 3,576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.98 : 9,417.47 = 2,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.98/9,417.47 = 2,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.98x = 9,417.47 × 2,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.98x = 22,472,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,520.03/6,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.16

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