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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.56, 9,463.38 and 2,843.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.56, 9,463.38 and 2,843.08 is: 4,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.56 : 9,463.38 = 2,843.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.56/9,463.38 = 2,843.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.56x = 9,463.38 × 2,843.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.56x = 26,905,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,905,146.41/6,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.89

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