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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.08, 9,560.94 and 2,476.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.08, 9,560.94 and 2,476.78 is: 3,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.08 : 9,560.94 = 2,476.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.08/9,560.94 = 2,476.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.08x = 9,560.94 × 2,476.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.08x = 23,680,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680,344.97/6,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.27

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