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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.68, 9,485.46 and 2,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.68, 9,485.46 and 2,430.80 is: 3,646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.68 : 9,485.46 = 2,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.68/9,485.46 = 2,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.68x = 9,485.46 × 2,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.68x = 23,057,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,256.17/6,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.18

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