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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.20, 9,630.36 and 2,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.20, 9,630.36 and 2,263.80 is: 3,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.20 : 9,630.36 = 2,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.20/9,630.36 = 2,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.20x = 9,630.36 × 2,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.20x = 21,801,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801,208.97/6,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.19

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