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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.48, 9,480.06 and 2,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.48, 9,480.06 and 2,372.51 is: 3,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.48 : 9,480.06 = 2,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.48/9,480.06 = 2,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.48x = 9,480.06 × 2,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.48x = 22,491,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,560.85/6,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.84

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