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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.20, 9,481.80 and 2,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.20, 9,481.80 and 2,425.70 is: 3,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.20 : 9,481.80 = 2,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.20/9,481.80 = 2,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.20x = 9,481.80 × 2,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.20x = 22,999,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,954.85/6,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.55

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