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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.48, 9,636.71 and 2,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.48, 9,636.71 and 2,475.42 is: 3,712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.48 : 9,636.71 = 2,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.48/9,636.71 = 2,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.48x = 9,636.71 × 2,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.48x = 23,854,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854,892.29/6,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.55

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