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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.92, 9,488.31 and 2,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.92, 9,488.31 and 2,816.09 is: 4,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.92 : 9,488.31 = 2,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.92/9,488.31 = 2,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.92x = 9,488.31 × 2,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.92x = 26,719,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719,934.91/6,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.88

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