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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.07, 9,486.23 and 2,427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.07, 9,486.23 and 2,427.78 is: 3,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.07 : 9,486.23 = 2,427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.07/9,486.23 = 2,427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.07x = 9,486.23 × 2,427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.07x = 23,030,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,467.33/6,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.29

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