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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,367.98, 9,555.57 and 2,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,367.98, 9,555.57 and 2,475.66 is: 3,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,367.98 : 9,555.57 = 2,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,367.98/9,555.57 = 2,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,367.98x = 9,555.57 × 2,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,367.98x = 23,656,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,342.43/6,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.89

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