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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.28, 9,484.53 and 2,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.28, 9,484.53 and 2,161.31 is: 3,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.28 : 9,484.53 = 2,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.28/9,484.53 = 2,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.28x = 9,484.53 × 2,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.28x = 20,498,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498,951.31/6,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.34

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