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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.44, 9,633.82 and 2,475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.44, 9,633.82 and 2,475.18 is: 3,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.44 : 9,633.82 = 2,475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.44/9,633.82 = 2,475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.44x = 9,633.82 × 2,475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.44x = 23,845,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,438.59/6,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.52

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