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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.72, 9,466.92 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.72, 9,466.92 and 2,418.24 is: 3,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.72 : 9,466.92 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.72/9,466.92 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.72x = 9,466.92 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.72x = 22,893,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,284.62/6,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.53

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