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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.04, 9,638.82 and 2,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.04, 9,638.82 and 2,265.20 is: 3,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.04 : 9,638.82 = 2,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.04/9,638.82 = 2,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.04x = 9,638.82 × 2,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.04x = 21,833,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833,855.06/6,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.24

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