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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.54, 9,476.39 and 2,988.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.54, 9,476.39 and 2,988.23 is: 4,478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.54 : 9,476.39 = 2,988.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.54/9,476.39 = 2,988.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.54x = 9,476.39 × 2,988.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.54x = 28,317,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,317,592.98/6,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.13

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