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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423, 9,635.94 and 2,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423, 9,635.94 and 2,319 is: 3,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423 : 9,635.94 = 2,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423/9,635.94 = 2,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423x = 9,635.94 × 2,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423x = 22,345,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,744.86/6,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.02

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