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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.04, 9,483.20 and 1,642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.04, 9,483.20 and 1,642.23 is: 2,463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.04 : 9,483.20 = 1,642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.04/9,483.20 = 1,642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.04x = 9,483.20 × 1,642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.04x = 15,573,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,595.54/6,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.38

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