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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.79, 9,576.85 and 2,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.79, 9,576.85 and 2,873.88 is: 4,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.79 : 9,576.85 = 2,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.79/9,576.85 = 2,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.79x = 9,576.85 × 2,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.79x = 27,522,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522,700.92/6,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.35

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