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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.43, 9,639.77 and 2,530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.43, 9,639.77 and 2,530.14 is: 3,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.43 : 9,639.77 = 2,530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.43/9,639.77 = 2,530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.43x = 9,639.77 × 2,530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.43x = 24,389,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389,955.02/6,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.85

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