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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.95, 9,644.93 and 2,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.95, 9,644.93 and 2,534.25 is: 3,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.95 : 9,644.93 = 2,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.95/9,644.93 = 2,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.95x = 9,644.93 × 2,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.95x = 24,442,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,651.18/6,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.38

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