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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.62, 9,633.74 and 4,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.62, 9,633.74 and 4,340.45 is: 6,507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.62 : 9,633.74 = 4,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.62/9,633.74 = 4,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.62x = 9,633.74 × 4,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.62x = 41,814,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814,769.17/6,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.51

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