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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.95, 9,555.59 and 2,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.95, 9,555.59 and 2,473.75 is: 3,711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.95 : 9,555.59 = 2,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.95/9,555.59 = 2,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.95x = 9,555.59 × 2,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.95x = 23,638,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,140.76/6,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.47

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