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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.76, 9,537.78 and 2,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.76, 9,537.78 and 2,463.24 is: 3,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.76 : 9,537.78 = 2,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.76/9,537.78 = 2,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.76x = 9,537.78 × 2,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.76x = 23,493,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,841.21/6,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.14

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