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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.36, 9,483.74 and 2,856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.36, 9,483.74 and 2,856.84 is: 4,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.36 : 9,483.74 = 2,856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.36/9,483.74 = 2,856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.36x = 9,483.74 × 2,856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.36x = 27,093,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,527.78/6,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.71

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