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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.93, 9,487.65 and 2,375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.93, 9,487.65 and 2,375.79 is: 3,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.93 : 9,487.65 = 2,375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.93/9,487.65 = 2,375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.93x = 9,487.65 × 2,375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.93x = 22,540,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,663.99/6,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.78

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