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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.66, 9,484.97 and 2,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.66, 9,484.97 and 2,992.46 is: 4,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.66 : 9,484.97 = 2,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.66/9,484.97 = 2,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.66x = 9,484.97 × 2,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.66x = 28,383,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383,330.94/6,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.72

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