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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.93, 9,483.12 and 2,372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.93, 9,483.12 and 2,372.79 is: 3,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.93 : 9,483.12 = 2,372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.93/9,483.12 = 2,372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.93x = 9,483.12 × 2,372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.93x = 22,501,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,452.30/6,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.27

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