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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.44, 9,486.40 and 2,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.44, 9,486.40 and 2,425.94 is: 3,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.44 : 9,486.40 = 2,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.44/9,486.40 = 2,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.44x = 9,486.40 × 2,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.44x = 23,013,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013,437.22/6,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.96

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