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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.61, 9,550.49 and 2,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.61, 9,550.49 and 2,472.11 is: 3,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.61 : 9,550.49 = 2,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.61/9,550.49 = 2,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.61x = 9,550.49 × 2,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.61x = 23,609,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609,861.83/6,368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.22

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