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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.39, 9,486.81 and 2,375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.39, 9,486.81 and 2,375.19 is: 3,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.39 : 9,486.81 = 2,375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.39/9,486.81 = 2,375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.39x = 9,486.81 × 2,375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.39x = 22,532,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,976.24/6,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.87

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