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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.02, 9,639.82 and 2,266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.02, 9,639.82 and 2,266.25 is: 3,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.02 : 9,639.82 = 2,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.02/9,639.82 = 2,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.02x = 9,639.82 × 2,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.02x = 21,846,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,260.51/6,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.13

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