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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.40, 9,663.60 and 1,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.40, 9,663.60 and 1,825.40 is: 2,738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.40 : 9,663.60 = 1,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.40/9,663.60 = 1,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.40x = 9,663.60 × 1,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.40x = 17,639,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,935.44/6,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.10

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