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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.46, 9,477.10 and 2,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.46, 9,477.10 and 2,161.08 is: 3,239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.46 : 9,477.10 = 2,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.46/9,477.10 = 2,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.46x = 9,477.10 × 2,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.46x = 20,480,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480,773.97/6,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.37

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