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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.32, 9,469.96 and 2,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.32, 9,469.96 and 2,416.72 is: 3,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.32 : 9,469.96 = 2,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.32/9,469.96 = 2,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.32x = 9,469.96 × 2,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.32x = 22,886,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,241.73/6,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.65

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