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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.83, 9,688.14 and 2,075.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.83, 9,688.14 and 2,075.25 is: 3,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.83 : 9,688.14 = 2,075.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.83/9,688.14 = 2,075.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.83x = 9,688.14 × 2,075.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.83x = 20,105,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105,312.54/6,457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.32

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