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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.32, 9,635.46 and 2,725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.32, 9,635.46 and 2,725.13 is: 4,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.32 : 9,635.46 = 2,725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.32/9,635.46 = 2,725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.32x = 9,635.46 × 2,725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.32x = 26,257,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,905.20/6,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.90

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