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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.28, 9,573.84 and 2,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.28, 9,573.84 and 2,485.68 is: 3,728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.28 : 9,573.84 = 2,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.28/9,573.84 = 2,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.28x = 9,573.84 × 2,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.28x = 23,797,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,502.61/6,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.10

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