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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.17, 9,558.90 and 2,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.17, 9,558.90 and 2,474.07 is: 3,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.17 : 9,558.90 = 2,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.17/9,558.90 = 2,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.17x = 9,558.90 × 2,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.17x = 23,649,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,387.72/6,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.52

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