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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,328.98, 9,483.75 and 2,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,328.98, 9,483.75 and 2,431.26 is: 3,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,328.98 : 9,483.75 = 2,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,328.98/9,483.75 = 2,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,328.98x = 9,483.75 × 2,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,328.98x = 23,057,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,462.03/6,328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.16

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