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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,428.88, 9,643.32 and 2,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,428.88, 9,643.32 and 2,322 is: 3,483

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,428.88 : 9,643.32 = 2,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,428.88/9,643.32 = 2,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,428.88x = 9,643.32 × 2,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,428.88x = 22,391,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391,789.04/6,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483

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