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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.56, 9,485.06 and 2,426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.56, 9,485.06 and 2,426.66 is: 3,640.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.56 : 9,485.06 = 2,426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.56/9,485.06 = 2,426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.56x = 9,485.06 × 2,426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.56x = 23,017,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,017,039.41/6,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.46

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