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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.32, 9,497.12 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.32, 9,497.12 and 2,436 is: 3,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.32 : 9,497.12 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.32/9,497.12 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.32x = 9,497.12 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.32x = 23,134,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,984.32/6,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.48

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