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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.91, 9,482.48 and 2,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.91, 9,482.48 and 2,159.94 is: 3,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.91 : 9,482.48 = 2,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.91/9,482.48 = 2,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.91x = 9,482.48 × 2,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.91x = 20,481,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481,577.05/6,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.29

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