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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,434.94, 9,657.54 and 2,925.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,434.94, 9,657.54 and 2,925.21 is: 4,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,434.94 : 9,657.54 = 2,925.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,434.94/9,657.54 = 2,925.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,434.94x = 9,657.54 × 2,925.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,434.94x = 28,250,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,332.58/6,434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.15

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