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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.30, 9,722.43 and 2,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.30, 9,722.43 and 2,322.10 is: 3,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.30 : 9,722.43 = 2,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.30/9,722.43 = 2,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.30x = 9,722.43 × 2,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.30x = 22,576,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,454.70/6,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.32

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