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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.38, 9,563.07 and 2,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.38, 9,563.07 and 2,268.50 is: 3,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.38 : 9,563.07 = 2,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.38/9,563.07 = 2,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.38x = 9,563.07 × 2,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.38x = 21,693,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693,824.30/6,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.75

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