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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.43, 9,459.35 and 2,609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.43, 9,459.35 and 2,609.35 is: 3,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.43 : 9,459.35 = 2,609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.43/9,459.35 = 2,609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.43x = 9,459.35 × 2,609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.43x = 24,682,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682,754.92/6,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.14

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