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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.30, 9,633.59 and 2,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.30, 9,633.59 and 2,475.03 is: 3,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.30 : 9,633.59 = 2,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.30/9,633.59 = 2,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.30x = 9,633.59 × 2,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.30x = 23,843,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,411.88/6,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.29

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