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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.23, 9,572.52 and 2,683.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.23, 9,572.52 and 2,683.83 is: 4,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.23 : 9,572.52 = 2,683.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.23/9,572.52 = 2,683.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.23x = 9,572.52 × 2,683.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.23x = 25,691,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691,016.35/6,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.03

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