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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.33, 9,555.63 and 2,472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.33, 9,555.63 and 2,472.42 is: 3,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.33 : 9,555.63 = 2,472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.33/9,555.63 = 2,472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.33x = 9,555.63 × 2,472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.33x = 23,625,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,530.72/6,369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.26

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