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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.32, 9,709.44 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.32, 9,709.44 and 2,368 is: 3,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.32 : 9,709.44 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.32/9,709.44 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.32x = 9,709.44 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.32x = 22,991,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,991,953.92/6,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.35

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