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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.28, 9,480.98 and 2,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.28, 9,480.98 and 2,622.60 is: 3,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.28 : 9,480.98 = 2,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.28/9,480.98 = 2,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.28x = 9,480.98 × 2,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.28x = 24,864,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864,824.70/6,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.89

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