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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.68, 9,550.56 and 2,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.68, 9,550.56 and 2,472.56 is: 3,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.68 : 9,550.56 = 2,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.68/9,550.56 = 2,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.68x = 9,550.56 × 2,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.68x = 23,614,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,332.63/6,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.88

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