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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.98, 9,480.50 and 2,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.98, 9,480.50 and 2,371.08 is: 3,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.98 : 9,480.50 = 2,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.98/9,480.50 = 2,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.98x = 9,480.50 × 2,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.98x = 22,479,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,065.42/6,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.70

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