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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.06, 9,489.59 and 2,375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.06, 9,489.59 and 2,375.21 is: 3,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.06 : 9,489.59 = 2,375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.06/9,489.59 = 2,375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.06x = 9,489.59 × 2,375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.06x = 22,539,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,709.74/6,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.12

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