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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.14, 9,546.78 and 2,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.14, 9,546.78 and 2,417.20 is: 3,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.14 : 9,546.78 = 2,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.14/9,546.78 = 2,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.14x = 9,546.78 × 2,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.14x = 23,076,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,076,476.62/6,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.74

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