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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.55, 9,408.34 and 2,321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.55, 9,408.34 and 2,321.95 is: 3,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.55 : 9,408.34 = 2,321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.55/9,408.34 = 2,321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.55x = 9,408.34 × 2,321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.55x = 21,845,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,724.39/6,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.75

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