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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.58, 9,486.59 and 2,427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.58, 9,486.59 and 2,427.69 is: 3,642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.58 : 9,486.59 = 2,427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.58/9,486.59 = 2,427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.58x = 9,486.59 × 2,427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.58x = 23,030,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,487.54/6,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.00

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