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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.41, 9,635.88 and 2,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.41, 9,635.88 and 2,725.15 is: 4,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.41 : 9,635.88 = 2,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.41/9,635.88 = 2,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.41x = 9,635.88 × 2,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.41x = 26,259,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,218.38/6,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.05

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