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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.64, 9,488.50 and 2,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.64, 9,488.50 and 2,432.76 is: 3,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.64 : 9,488.50 = 2,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.64/9,488.50 = 2,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.64x = 9,488.50 × 2,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.64x = 23,083,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,243.26/6,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.16

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