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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.82, 9,485.96 and 2,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.82, 9,485.96 and 2,374.72 is: 3,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.82 : 9,485.96 = 2,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.82/9,485.96 = 2,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.82x = 9,485.96 × 2,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.82x = 22,526,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,476.70/6,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.16

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