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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.38, 9,488.88 and 2,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.38, 9,488.88 and 2,429.28 is: 3,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.38 : 9,488.88 = 2,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.38/9,488.88 = 2,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.38x = 9,488.88 × 2,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.38x = 23,051,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051,146.41/6,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.23

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