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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.44, 9,482.22 and 2,425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.44, 9,482.22 and 2,425.98 is: 3,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.44 : 9,482.22 = 2,425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.44/9,482.22 = 2,425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.44x = 9,482.22 × 2,425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.44x = 23,003,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,676.08/6,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.42

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