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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.02, 9,479.98 and 2,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.02, 9,479.98 and 2,158.02 is: 3,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.02 : 9,479.98 = 2,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.02/9,479.98 = 2,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.02x = 9,479.98 × 2,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.02x = 20,457,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,457,986.44/6,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.01

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