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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,431.88, 9,647.82 and 2,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,431.88, 9,647.82 and 2,325 is: 3,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,431.88 : 9,647.82 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,431.88/9,647.82 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,431.88x = 9,647.82 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,431.88x = 22,431,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,181.50/6,431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.50

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