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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,485.66, 9,727.44 and 2,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,485.66, 9,727.44 and 2,324.96 is: 3,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,485.66 : 9,727.44 = 2,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,485.66/9,727.44 = 2,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,485.66x = 9,727.44 × 2,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,485.66x = 22,615,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,908.90/6,485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.06

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