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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.10, 9,643.05 and 2,534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.10, 9,643.05 and 2,534.22 is: 3,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.10 : 9,643.05 = 2,534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.10/9,643.05 = 2,534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.10x = 9,643.05 × 2,534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.10x = 24,437,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,610.17/6,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.28

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