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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.55, 9,483.65 and 2,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.55, 9,483.65 and 2,425.93 is: 3,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.55 : 9,483.65 = 2,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.55/9,483.65 = 2,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.55x = 9,483.65 × 2,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.55x = 23,006,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006,658.91/6,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.40

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