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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.64, 9,488.46 and 2,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.64, 9,488.46 and 2,427.92 is: 3,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.64 : 9,488.46 = 2,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.64/9,488.46 = 2,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.64x = 9,488.46 × 2,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.64x = 23,037,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,221.80/6,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.88

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