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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.73, 9,446.43 and 2,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.73, 9,446.43 and 2,607.08 is: 3,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.73 : 9,446.43 = 2,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.73/9,446.43 = 2,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.73x = 9,446.43 × 2,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.73x = 24,627,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,598.72/6,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.07

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