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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.80, 9,637.22 and 2,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.80, 9,637.22 and 2,041.25 is: 3,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.80 : 9,637.22 = 2,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.80/9,637.22 = 2,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.80x = 9,637.22 × 2,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.80x = 19,671,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671,932.24/6,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.35

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