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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.64, 9,572.04 and 2,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.64, 9,572.04 and 2,431.08 is: 3,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.64 : 9,572.04 = 2,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.64/9,572.04 = 2,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.64x = 9,572.04 × 2,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.64x = 23,270,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,395.00/6,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.03

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