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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.03, 9,487.16 and 2,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.03, 9,487.16 and 2,163.06 is: 3,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.03 : 9,487.16 = 2,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.03/9,487.16 = 2,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.03x = 9,487.16 × 2,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.03x = 20,521,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,285.49/6,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.97

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