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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.54, 9,485.91 and 2,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.54, 9,485.91 and 2,625.68 is: 3,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.54 : 9,485.91 = 2,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.54/9,485.91 = 2,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.54x = 9,485.91 × 2,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.54x = 24,906,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,906,987.88/6,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.78

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