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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.43, 9,488.88 and 2,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.43, 9,488.88 and 2,631.54 is: 3,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.43 : 9,488.88 = 2,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.43/9,488.88 = 2,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.43x = 9,488.88 × 2,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.43x = 24,970,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,970,367.28/6,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.25

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