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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.89, 9,412.34 and 2,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.89, 9,412.34 and 2,325.44 is: 3,487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.89 : 9,412.34 = 2,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.89/9,412.34 = 2,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.89x = 9,412.34 × 2,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.89x = 21,887,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,773.24/6,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.04

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