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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.43, 9,482.65 and 2,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.43, 9,482.65 and 2,425.93 is: 3,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.43 : 9,482.65 = 2,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.43/9,482.65 = 2,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.43x = 9,482.65 × 2,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.43x = 23,004,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,215.34/6,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.51

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