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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.25, 9,408.58 and 2,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.25, 9,408.58 and 2,324.50 is: 3,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.25 : 9,408.58 = 2,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.25/9,408.58 = 2,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.25x = 9,408.58 × 2,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.25x = 21,870,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870,244.21/6,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.83

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