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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.32, 9,483.46 and 2,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.32, 9,483.46 and 2,620.48 is: 3,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.32 : 9,483.46 = 2,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.32/9,483.46 = 2,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.32x = 9,483.46 × 2,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.32x = 24,851,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851,217.26/6,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.71

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