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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.98, 9,634.46 and 2,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.98, 9,634.46 and 2,473.92 is: 3,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.98 : 9,634.46 = 2,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.98/9,634.46 = 2,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.98x = 9,634.46 × 2,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.98x = 23,834,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,870.91/6,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.30

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