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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.73, 9,449.43 and 2,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.73, 9,449.43 and 2,609.08 is: 3,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.73 : 9,449.43 = 2,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.73/9,449.43 = 2,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.73x = 9,449.43 × 2,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.73x = 24,654,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654,318.82/6,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.07

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