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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.83, 9,486.96 and 2,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.83, 9,486.96 and 2,427.93 is: 3,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.83 : 9,486.96 = 2,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.83/9,486.96 = 2,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.83x = 9,486.96 × 2,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.83x = 23,033,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033,674.79/6,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.36

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