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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.98, 9,463.79 and 2,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.98, 9,463.79 and 2,609.52 is: 3,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.98 : 9,463.79 = 2,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.98/9,463.79 = 2,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.98x = 9,463.79 × 2,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.98x = 24,695,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,695,955.80/6,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.03

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