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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.60, 9,487.96 and 2,430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.60, 9,487.96 and 2,430.05 is: 3,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.60 : 9,487.96 = 2,430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.60/9,487.96 = 2,430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.60x = 9,487.96 × 2,430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.60x = 23,056,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056,163.68/6,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.32

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