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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.78, 9,639 and 1,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.78, 9,639 and 1,809.14 is: 2,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.78 : 9,639 = 1,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.78/9,639 = 1,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.78x = 9,639 × 1,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.78x = 17,438,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438,300.46/6,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.80

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