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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.51, 9,476.71 and 2,625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.51, 9,476.71 and 2,625.29 is: 3,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.51 : 9,476.71 = 2,625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.51/9,476.71 = 2,625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.51x = 9,476.71 × 2,625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.51x = 24,879,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,879,112.00/6,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.25

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