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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.33, 9,486.02 and 2,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.33, 9,486.02 and 2,374.89 is: 3,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.33 : 9,486.02 = 2,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.33/9,486.02 = 2,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.33x = 9,486.02 × 2,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.33x = 22,528,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528,264.40/6,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.72

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