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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.63, 9,552.87 and 2,475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.63, 9,552.87 and 2,475.77 is: 3,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.63 : 9,552.87 = 2,475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.63/9,552.87 = 2,475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.63x = 9,552.87 × 2,475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.63x = 23,650,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650,661.20/6,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.62

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