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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.44, 9,480.72 and 2,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.44, 9,480.72 and 2,424.98 is: 3,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.44 : 9,480.72 = 2,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.44/9,480.72 = 2,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.44x = 9,480.72 × 2,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.44x = 22,990,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,556.39/6,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.92

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