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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.33, 9,636.26 and 2,264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.33, 9,636.26 and 2,264.79 is: 3,396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.33 : 9,636.26 = 2,264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.33/9,636.26 = 2,264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.33x = 9,636.26 × 2,264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.33x = 21,824,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,093.96/6,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.57

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