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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.24, 9,483.06 and 2,426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.24, 9,483.06 and 2,426.38 is: 3,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.24 : 9,483.06 = 2,426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.24/9,483.06 = 2,426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.24x = 9,483.06 × 2,426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.24x = 23,009,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,507.12/6,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.45

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