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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.05, 9,423.24 and 2,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.05, 9,423.24 and 2,385.70 is: 3,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.05 : 9,423.24 = 2,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.05/9,423.24 = 2,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.05x = 9,423.24 × 2,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.05x = 22,481,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,023.67/6,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.47

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