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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.13, 9,491.51 and 2,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.13, 9,491.51 and 2,431.03 is: 3,646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.13 : 9,491.51 = 2,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.13/9,491.51 = 2,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.13x = 9,491.51 × 2,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.13x = 23,074,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,145.56/6,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.86

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