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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.95, 9,612.26 and 6,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.95, 9,612.26 and 6,032.29 is: 9,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.95 : 9,612.26 = 6,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.95/9,612.26 = 6,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.95x = 9,612.26 × 6,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.95x = 57,983,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,983,915.47/6,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.41

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