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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.81, 9,538.43 and 2,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.81, 9,538.43 and 2,464.88 is: 3,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.81 : 9,538.43 = 2,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.81/9,538.43 = 2,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.81x = 9,538.43 × 2,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.81x = 23,511,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511,025.32/6,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.49

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