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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.26, 9,496.23 and 2,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.26, 9,496.23 and 2,438.02 is: 3,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.26 : 9,496.23 = 2,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.26/9,496.23 = 2,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.26x = 9,496.23 × 2,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.26x = 23,151,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,998.66/6,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.20

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