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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.63, 9,636.83 and 2,263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.63, 9,636.83 and 2,263.47 is: 3,395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.63 : 9,636.83 = 2,263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.63/9,636.83 = 2,263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.63x = 9,636.83 × 2,263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.63x = 21,812,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812,664.28/6,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.69

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