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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.08, 9,554.94 and 2,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.08, 9,554.94 and 2,472.78 is: 3,710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.08 : 9,554.94 = 2,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.08/9,554.94 = 2,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.08x = 9,554.94 × 2,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.08x = 23,627,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,264.53/6,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.27

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