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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.28, 9,549.52 and 2,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.28, 9,549.52 and 2,470.80 is: 3,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.28 : 9,549.52 = 2,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.28/9,549.52 = 2,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.28x = 9,549.52 × 2,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.28x = 23,594,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,954.02/6,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.82

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