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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.95, 9,487.16 and 2,426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.95, 9,487.16 and 2,426.45 is: 3,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.95 : 9,487.16 = 2,426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.95/9,487.16 = 2,426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.95x = 9,487.16 × 2,426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.95x = 23,020,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,059.81/6,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.72

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