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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.72, 9,481.68 and 2,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.72, 9,481.68 and 2,623.66 is: 3,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.72 : 9,481.68 = 2,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.72/9,481.68 = 2,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.72x = 9,481.68 × 2,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.72x = 24,876,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,704.55/6,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.36

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