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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.95, 9,342.97 and 2,478.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.95, 9,342.97 and 2,478.93 is: 3,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.95 : 9,342.97 = 2,478.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.95/9,342.97 = 2,478.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.95x = 9,342.97 × 2,478.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.95x = 23,160,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,568.62/6,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.02

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