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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.20, 9,624.87 and 4,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.20, 9,624.87 and 4,335.02 is: 6,495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.20 : 9,624.87 = 4,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.20/9,624.87 = 4,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.20x = 9,624.87 × 4,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.20x = 41,723,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,955.82/6,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.83

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