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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.82, 9,488.71 and 2,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.82, 9,488.71 and 2,164.86 is: 3,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.82 : 9,488.71 = 2,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.82/9,488.71 = 2,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.82x = 9,488.71 × 2,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.82x = 20,541,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541,731.44/6,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.80

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