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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.92, 9,558.18 and 2,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.92, 9,558.18 and 2,476.44 is: 3,715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.92 : 9,558.18 = 2,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.92/9,558.18 = 2,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.92x = 9,558.18 × 2,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.92x = 23,670,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670,259.28/6,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.36

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