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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.13, 9,575.01 and 2,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.13, 9,575.01 and 2,682.45 is: 4,024.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.13 : 9,575.01 = 2,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.13/9,575.01 = 2,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.13x = 9,575.01 × 2,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.13x = 25,684,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684,485.57/6,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.44

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