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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.48, 9,539.73 and 2,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.48, 9,539.73 and 2,468.76 is: 3,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.48 : 9,539.73 = 2,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.48/9,539.73 = 2,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.48x = 9,539.73 × 2,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.48x = 23,551,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551,303.83/6,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.27

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