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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.08, 9,625.02 and 2,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.08, 9,625.02 and 2,518.52 is: 3,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.08 : 9,625.02 = 2,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.08/9,625.02 = 2,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.08x = 9,625.02 × 2,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.08x = 24,240,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,805.37/6,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.31

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