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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.37, 9,636.02 and 2,262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.37, 9,636.02 and 2,262.65 is: 3,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.37 : 9,636.02 = 2,262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.37/9,636.02 = 2,262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.37x = 9,636.02 × 2,262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.37x = 21,802,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,956.57/6,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.32

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