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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.58, 9,485.40 and 2,575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.58, 9,485.40 and 2,575.43 is: 3,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.58 : 9,485.40 = 2,575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.58/9,485.40 = 2,575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.58x = 9,485.40 × 2,575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.58x = 24,428,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428,936.30/6,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.15

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