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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.39, 9,405.63 and 2,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.39, 9,405.63 and 2,320.92 is: 3,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.39 : 9,405.63 = 2,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.39/9,405.63 = 2,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.39x = 9,405.63 × 2,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.39x = 21,829,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,714.78/6,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.29

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