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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.39, 9,637.65 and 2,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.39, 9,637.65 and 2,265.77 is: 3,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.39 : 9,637.65 = 2,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.39/9,637.65 = 2,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.39x = 9,637.65 × 2,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.39x = 21,836,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836,722.33/6,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.50

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