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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.98, 9,723.12 and 2,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.98, 9,723.12 and 2,322.28 is: 3,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.98 : 9,723.12 = 2,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.98/9,723.12 = 2,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.98x = 9,723.12 × 2,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.98x = 22,579,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,807.11/6,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.47

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