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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.11, 9,637.24 and 2,042.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.11, 9,637.24 and 2,042.83 is: 3,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.11 : 9,637.24 = 2,042.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.11/9,637.24 = 2,042.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.11x = 9,637.24 × 2,042.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.11x = 19,687,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687,242.99/6,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.11

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