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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.32, 9,637.99 and 3,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.32, 9,637.99 and 3,305.74 is: 4,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.32 : 9,637.99 = 3,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.32/9,637.99 = 3,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.32x = 9,637.99 × 3,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.32x = 31,860,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860,689.06/6,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.62

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