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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.93, 9,488.87 and 2,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.93, 9,488.87 and 2,427.60 is: 3,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.93 : 9,488.87 = 2,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.93/9,488.87 = 2,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.93x = 9,488.87 × 2,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.93x = 23,035,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035,168.67/6,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.39

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