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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.32, 9,486.60 and 2,428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.32, 9,486.60 and 2,428.03 is: 3,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.32 : 9,486.60 = 2,428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.32/9,486.60 = 2,428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.32x = 9,486.60 × 2,428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.32x = 23,033,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033,749.40/6,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.67

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