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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.91, 9,556.93 and 2,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.91, 9,556.93 and 2,476.81 is: 3,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.91 : 9,556.93 = 2,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.91/9,556.93 = 2,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.91x = 9,556.93 × 2,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.91x = 23,670,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670,699.79/6,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.27

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