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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.64, 9,476.66 and 2,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.64, 9,476.66 and 2,425.27 is: 3,635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.64 : 9,476.66 = 2,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.64/9,476.66 = 2,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.64x = 9,476.66 × 2,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.64x = 22,983,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,447.07/6,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.68

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