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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.52, 9,479.34 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.52, 9,479.34 and 2,423 is: 3,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.52 : 9,479.34 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.52/9,479.34 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.52x = 9,479.34 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.52x = 22,968,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968,440.82/6,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.52

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