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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.12, 9,555.48 and 2,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.12, 9,555.48 and 2,474.04 is: 3,711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.12 : 9,555.48 = 2,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.12/9,555.48 = 2,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.12x = 9,555.48 × 2,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.12x = 23,640,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640,639.74/6,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.18

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