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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.35, 9,643.43 and 2,534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.35, 9,643.43 and 2,534.47 is: 3,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.35 : 9,643.43 = 2,534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.35/9,643.43 = 2,534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.35x = 9,643.43 × 2,534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.35x = 24,440,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,971.36/6,427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.65

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