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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.53, 9,640.44 and 2,531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.53, 9,640.44 and 2,531.67 is: 3,798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.53 : 9,640.44 = 2,531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.53/9,640.44 = 2,531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.53x = 9,640.44 × 2,531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.53x = 24,406,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406,412.73/6,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.94

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