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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.98, 9,482.31 and 2,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.98, 9,482.31 and 2,374.02 is: 3,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.98 : 9,482.31 = 2,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.98/9,482.31 = 2,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.98x = 9,482.31 × 2,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.98x = 22,511,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,193.59/6,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.10

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