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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.91, 9,637.52 and 2,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.91, 9,637.52 and 2,042.33 is: 3,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.91 : 9,637.52 = 2,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.91/9,637.52 = 2,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.91x = 9,637.52 × 2,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.91x = 19,682,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,937.82/6,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.06

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