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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.97, 9,636.52 and 2,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.97, 9,636.52 and 2,528.25 is: 3,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.97 : 9,636.52 = 2,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.97/9,636.52 = 2,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.97x = 9,636.52 × 2,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.97x = 24,363,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,531.69/6,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.42

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