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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.64, 9,485.46 and 2,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.64, 9,485.46 and 2,425.92 is: 3,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.64 : 9,485.46 = 2,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.64/9,485.46 = 2,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.64x = 9,485.46 × 2,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.64x = 23,010,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,967.12/6,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.88

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