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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.81, 9,485.44 and 2,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.81, 9,485.44 and 2,426.91 is: 3,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.81 : 9,485.44 = 2,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.81/9,485.44 = 2,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.81x = 9,485.44 × 2,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.81x = 23,020,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,297.06/6,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.83

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