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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.99, 9,502.92 and 2,387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.99, 9,502.92 and 2,387.07 is: 3,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.99 : 9,502.92 = 2,387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.99/9,502.92 = 2,387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.99x = 9,502.92 × 2,387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.99x = 22,684,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,135.24/6,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.90

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