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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.43, 9,456.35 and 2,607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.43, 9,456.35 and 2,607.35 is: 3,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.43 : 9,456.35 = 2,607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.43/9,456.35 = 2,607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.43x = 9,456.35 × 2,607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.43x = 24,655,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655,953.85/6,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.13

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