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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.26, 9,483.11 and 2,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.26, 9,483.11 and 2,425.36 is: 3,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.26 : 9,483.11 = 2,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.26/9,483.11 = 2,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.26x = 9,483.11 × 2,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.26x = 22,999,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,946.71/6,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.51

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