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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.08, 9,556.34 and 2,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.08, 9,556.34 and 2,860.08 is: 4,288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.08 : 9,556.34 = 2,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.08/9,556.34 = 2,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.08x = 9,556.34 × 2,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.08x = 27,331,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,847.51/6,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.64

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