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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.21, 9,487.43 and 2,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.21, 9,487.43 and 2,163.24 is: 3,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.21 : 9,487.43 = 2,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.21/9,487.43 = 2,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.21x = 9,487.43 × 2,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.21x = 20,523,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,593.48/6,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.24

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