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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.88, 9,569.82 and 2,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.88, 9,569.82 and 2,273 is: 3,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.88 : 9,569.82 = 2,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.88/9,569.82 = 2,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.88x = 9,569.82 × 2,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.88x = 21,752,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752,200.86/6,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.50

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