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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.92, 9,559.20 and 2,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.92, 9,559.20 and 2,478.08 is: 3,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.92 : 9,559.20 = 2,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.92/9,559.20 = 2,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.92x = 9,559.20 × 2,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.92x = 23,688,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,462.34/6,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.05

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