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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.04, 9,482.50 and 2,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.04, 9,482.50 and 2,621.32 is: 3,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.04 : 9,482.50 = 2,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.04/9,482.50 = 2,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.04x = 9,482.50 × 2,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.04x = 24,856,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856,666.90/6,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.99

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