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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.78, 9,435.83 and 2,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.78, 9,435.83 and 2,073.28 is: 3,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.78 : 9,435.83 = 2,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.78/9,435.83 = 2,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.78x = 9,435.83 × 2,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.78x = 19,563,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,117.62/6,289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.30

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