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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.31, 9,498.47 and 2,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.31, 9,498.47 and 2,437.63 is: 3,656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.31 : 9,498.47 = 2,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.31/9,498.47 = 2,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.31x = 9,498.47 × 2,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.31x = 23,153,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,719.49/6,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.44

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