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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.13, 9,449.73 and 2,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.13, 9,449.73 and 2,603.52 is: 3,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.13 : 9,449.73 = 2,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.13/9,449.73 = 2,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.13x = 9,449.73 × 2,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.13x = 24,602,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,561.05/6,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.85

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