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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.10, 9,635.84 and 2,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.10, 9,635.84 and 2,265.75 is: 3,399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.10 : 9,635.84 = 2,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.10/9,635.84 = 2,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.10x = 9,635.84 × 2,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.10x = 21,832,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,393.15/6,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.05

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