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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.56, 9,638.70 and 2,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.56, 9,638.70 and 2,265.76 is: 3,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.56 : 9,638.70 = 2,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.56/9,638.70 = 2,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.56x = 9,638.70 × 2,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.56x = 21,838,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,980.91/6,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.77

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