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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.79, 9,727.35 and 2,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.79, 9,727.35 and 2,325.09 is: 3,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.79 : 9,727.35 = 2,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.79/9,727.35 = 2,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.79x = 9,727.35 × 2,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.79x = 22,616,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,964.21/6,484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.70

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