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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.07, 9,563.35 and 2,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.07, 9,563.35 and 2,682.28 is: 4,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.07 : 9,563.35 = 2,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.07/9,563.35 = 2,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.07x = 9,563.35 × 2,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.07x = 25,651,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651,582.44/6,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.32

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