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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.24, 9,629.10 and 2,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.24, 9,629.10 and 2,260.74 is: 3,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.24 : 9,629.10 = 2,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.24/9,629.10 = 2,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.24x = 9,629.10 × 2,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.24x = 21,768,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,891.53/6,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.08

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