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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.42, 9,404.78 and 2,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.42, 9,404.78 and 2,321.41 is: 3,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.42 : 9,404.78 = 2,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.42/9,404.78 = 2,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.42x = 9,404.78 × 2,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.42x = 21,832,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,350.34/6,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.47

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