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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.31, 10,336.57 and 6,432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.31, 10,336.57 and 6,432.23 is: 9,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.31 : 10,336.57 = 6,432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.31/10,336.57 = 6,432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.31x = 10,336.57 × 6,432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.31x = 66,487,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,487,241.59/6,924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.01

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