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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.14, 9,548.01 and 2,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.14, 9,548.01 and 2,472.62 is: 3,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.14 : 9,548.01 = 2,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.14/9,548.01 = 2,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.14x = 9,548.01 × 2,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.14x = 23,608,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608,600.49/6,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.72

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