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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.36, 9,553.91 and 2,472.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.36, 9,553.91 and 2,472.77 is: 3,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.36 : 9,553.91 = 2,472.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.36/9,553.91 = 2,472.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.36x = 9,553.91 × 2,472.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.36x = 23,624,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624,622.03/6,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.69

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