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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.42, 9,483.63 and 2,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.42, 9,483.63 and 2,162.47 is: 3,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.42 : 9,483.63 = 2,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.42/9,483.63 = 2,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.42x = 9,483.63 × 2,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.42x = 20,508,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508,017.95/6,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.70

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