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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.24, 9,487.56 and 2,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.24, 9,487.56 and 2,429.40 is: 3,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.24 : 9,487.56 = 2,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.24/9,487.56 = 2,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.24x = 9,487.56 × 2,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.24x = 23,049,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,078.26/6,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.98

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