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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.05, 9,480.65 and 2,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.05, 9,480.65 and 2,426.76 is: 3,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.05 : 9,480.65 = 2,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.05/9,480.65 = 2,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.05x = 9,480.65 × 2,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.05x = 23,007,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,250.06/6,322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.21

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