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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.36, 9,484.88 and 2,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.36, 9,484.88 and 2,427.88 is: 3,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.36 : 9,484.88 = 2,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.36/9,484.88 = 2,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.36x = 9,484.88 × 2,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.36x = 23,028,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028,150.45/6,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.33

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