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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.93, 9,489.15 and 2,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.93, 9,489.15 and 2,376.79 is: 3,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.93 : 9,489.15 = 2,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.93/9,489.15 = 2,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.93x = 9,489.15 × 2,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.93x = 22,553,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,716.83/6,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.28

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