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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.64, 9,499.68 and 2,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.64, 9,499.68 and 2,436.36 is: 3,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.64 : 9,499.68 = 2,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.64/9,499.68 = 2,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.64x = 9,499.68 × 2,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.64x = 23,144,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144,640.36/6,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.82

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