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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.02, 9,477.47 and 2,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.02, 9,477.47 and 2,625.80 is: 3,937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.02 : 9,477.47 = 2,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.02/9,477.47 = 2,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.02x = 9,477.47 × 2,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.02x = 24,885,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,880.21/6,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.01

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