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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.56, 9,481.86 and 2,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.56, 9,481.86 and 2,629.94 is: 3,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.56 : 9,481.86 = 2,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.56/9,481.86 = 2,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.56x = 9,481.86 × 2,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.56x = 24,936,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936,705.76/6,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.21

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