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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.88, 9,709.36 and 2,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.88, 9,709.36 and 2,525.24 is: 3,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.88 : 9,709.36 = 2,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.88/9,709.36 = 2,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.88x = 9,709.36 × 2,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.88x = 24,518,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,482.21/6,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.29

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