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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.76, 9,724.16 and 2,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.76, 9,724.16 and 2,322 is: 3,483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.76 : 9,724.16 = 2,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.76/9,724.16 = 2,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.76x = 9,724.16 × 2,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.76x = 22,579,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,499.52/6,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.54

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