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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.66, 9,463.59 and 2,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.66, 9,463.59 and 2,419.86 is: 3,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.66 : 9,463.59 = 2,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.66/9,463.59 = 2,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.66x = 9,463.59 × 2,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.66x = 22,900,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,562.90/6,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.72

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