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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.09, 9,488.61 and 2,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.09, 9,488.61 and 2,816.30 is: 4,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.09 : 9,488.61 = 2,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.09/9,488.61 = 2,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.09x = 9,488.61 × 2,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.09x = 26,722,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722,796.06/6,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.89

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