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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.62, 9,399.84 and 2,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.62, 9,399.84 and 2,320.76 is: 3,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.62 : 9,399.84 = 2,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.62/9,399.84 = 2,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.62x = 9,399.84 × 2,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.62x = 21,814,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,772.68/6,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.89

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