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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.30, 9,477.09 and 2,428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.30, 9,477.09 and 2,428.98 is: 3,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.30 : 9,477.09 = 2,428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.30/9,477.09 = 2,428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.30x = 9,477.09 × 2,428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.30x = 23,019,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,662.07/6,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.60

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