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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.11, 9,645.75 and 2,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.11, 9,645.75 and 2,533.62 is: 3,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.11 : 9,645.75 = 2,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.11/9,645.75 = 2,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.11x = 9,645.75 × 2,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.11x = 24,438,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438,665.12/6,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.66

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