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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.30, 9,407.15 and 2,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.30, 9,407.15 and 2,323.55 is: 3,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.30 : 9,407.15 = 2,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.30/9,407.15 = 2,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.30x = 9,407.15 × 2,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.30x = 21,857,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857,971.76/6,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.40

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