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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.80, 9,482.24 and 2,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.80, 9,482.24 and 2,812.02 is: 4,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.80 : 9,482.24 = 2,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.80/9,482.24 = 2,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.80x = 9,482.24 × 2,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.80x = 26,664,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,248.52/6,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.49

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