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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.82, 9,466.37 and 2,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.82, 9,466.37 and 2,362.92 is: 3,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.82 : 9,466.37 = 2,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.82/9,466.37 = 2,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.82x = 9,466.37 × 2,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.82x = 22,368,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,289.80/6,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.87

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