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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.02, 9,486.82 and 2,426.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.02, 9,486.82 and 2,426.69 is: 3,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.02 : 9,486.82 = 2,426.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.02/9,486.82 = 2,426.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.02x = 9,486.82 × 2,426.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.02x = 23,021,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,597.98/6,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.77

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