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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.08, 9,629.91 and 3,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.08, 9,629.91 and 3,306.56 is: 4,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.08 : 9,629.91 = 3,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.08/9,629.91 = 3,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.08x = 9,629.91 × 3,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.08x = 31,841,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841,875.21/6,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.87

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