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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,331.81, 9,491.91 and 2,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,331.81, 9,491.91 and 2,433.28 is: 3,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,331.81 : 9,491.91 = 2,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,331.81/9,491.91 = 2,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,331.81x = 9,491.91 × 2,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,331.81x = 23,096,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,438.87/6,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.68

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