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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.41, 9,484.84 and 2,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.41, 9,484.84 and 2,426.52 is: 3,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.41 : 9,484.84 = 2,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.41/9,484.84 = 2,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.41x = 9,484.84 × 2,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.41x = 23,015,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,153.96/6,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.25

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