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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.06, 9,487.41 and 2,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.06, 9,487.41 and 2,108.82 is: 3,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.06 : 9,487.41 = 2,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.06/9,487.41 = 2,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.06x = 9,487.41 × 2,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.06x = 20,007,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007,264.99/6,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.17

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