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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.40, 9,635.10 and 2,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.40, 9,635.10 and 2,725.09 is: 4,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.40 : 9,635.10 = 2,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.40/9,635.10 = 2,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.40x = 9,635.10 × 2,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.40x = 26,256,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,549.88/6,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.64

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