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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.12, 9,485.79 and 2,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.12, 9,485.79 and 2,429.02 is: 3,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.12 : 9,485.79 = 2,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.12/9,485.79 = 2,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.12x = 9,485.79 × 2,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.12x = 23,041,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,173.63/6,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.80

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