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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.59, 9,486.50 and 2,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.59, 9,486.50 and 2,162.62 is: 3,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.59 : 9,486.50 = 2,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.59/9,486.50 = 2,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.59x = 9,486.50 × 2,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.59x = 20,515,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515,694.63/6,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.31

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