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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.48, 9,484.36 and 2,163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.48, 9,484.36 and 2,163.31 is: 3,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.48 : 9,484.36 = 2,163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.48/9,484.36 = 2,163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.48x = 9,484.36 × 2,163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.48x = 20,517,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,517,581.71/6,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.15

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