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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.42, 9,479.77 and 2,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.42, 9,479.77 and 2,623.34 is: 3,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.42 : 9,479.77 = 2,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.42/9,479.77 = 2,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.42x = 9,479.77 × 2,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.42x = 24,868,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868,605.87/6,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.78

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