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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.42, 9,458.57 and 2,605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.42, 9,458.57 and 2,605.97 is: 3,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.42 : 9,458.57 = 2,605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.42/9,458.57 = 2,605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.42x = 9,458.57 × 2,605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.42x = 24,648,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,779.82/6,303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.38

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