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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.80, 9,406.40 and 2,323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.80, 9,406.40 and 2,323.05 is: 3,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.80 : 9,406.40 = 2,323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.80/9,406.40 = 2,323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.80x = 9,406.40 × 2,323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.80x = 21,851,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,525.90/6,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.65

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