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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.32, 9,623.40 and 2,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.32, 9,623.40 and 2,521.84 is: 3,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.32 : 9,623.40 = 2,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.32/9,623.40 = 2,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.32x = 9,623.40 × 2,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.32x = 24,268,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268,675.06/6,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.34

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