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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.59, 9,479.69 and 2,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.59, 9,479.69 and 2,371.69 is: 3,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.59 : 9,479.69 = 2,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.59/9,479.69 = 2,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.59x = 9,479.69 × 2,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.59x = 22,482,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,826.72/6,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.08

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