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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.42, 9,488.33 and 2,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.42, 9,488.33 and 2,377.31 is: 3,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.42 : 9,488.33 = 2,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.42/9,488.33 = 2,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.42x = 9,488.33 × 2,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.42x = 22,556,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,701.79/6,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.73

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