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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.91, 9,638.96 and 3,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.91, 9,638.96 and 3,522.67 is: 5,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.91 : 9,638.96 = 3,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.91/9,638.96 = 3,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.91x = 9,638.96 × 3,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.91x = 33,954,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954,875.22/6,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.06

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