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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.92, 9,485.88 and 2,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.92, 9,485.88 and 2,163.97 is: 3,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.92 : 9,485.88 = 2,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.92/9,485.88 = 2,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.92x = 9,485.88 × 2,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.92x = 20,527,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527,159.74/6,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.96

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