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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.60, 9,559.49 and 2,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.60, 9,559.49 and 2,477.30 is: 3,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.60 : 9,559.49 = 2,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.60/9,559.49 = 2,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.60x = 9,559.49 × 2,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.60x = 23,681,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,724.58/6,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.18

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