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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.45, 9,408.67 and 2,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.45, 9,408.67 and 2,325.06 is: 3,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.45 : 9,408.67 = 2,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.45/9,408.67 = 2,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.45x = 9,408.67 × 2,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.45x = 21,875,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,722.27/6,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.59

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