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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.05, 9,481.26 and 2,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.05, 9,481.26 and 2,425.56 is: 3,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.05 : 9,481.26 = 2,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.05/9,481.26 = 2,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.05x = 9,481.26 × 2,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.05x = 22,997,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,365.01/6,322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.64

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