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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.27, 9,483.76 and 2,163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.27, 9,483.76 and 2,163.43 is: 3,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.27 : 9,483.76 = 2,163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.27/9,483.76 = 2,163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.27x = 9,483.76 × 2,163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.27x = 20,517,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,517,450.90/6,324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.24

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