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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.03, 9,481.85 and 2,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.03, 9,481.85 and 2,425.13 is: 3,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.03 : 9,481.85 = 2,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.03/9,481.85 = 2,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.03x = 9,481.85 × 2,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.03x = 22,994,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994,659.36/6,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.80

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