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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.06, 9,482.80 and 2,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.06, 9,482.80 and 2,425.16 is: 3,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.06 : 9,482.80 = 2,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.06/9,482.80 = 2,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.06x = 9,482.80 × 2,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.06x = 22,997,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,259.83/6,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.20

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