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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.76, 9,573.80 and 2,686.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.76, 9,573.80 and 2,686.82 is: 4,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.76 : 9,573.80 = 2,686.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.76/9,573.80 = 2,686.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.76x = 9,573.80 × 2,686.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.76x = 25,723,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723,077.32/6,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.46

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