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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.36, 9,481.89 and 2,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.36, 9,481.89 and 2,425.88 is: 3,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.36 : 9,481.89 = 2,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.36/9,481.89 = 2,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.36x = 9,481.89 × 2,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.36x = 23,001,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,927.31/6,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.34

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