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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.32, 9,558.06 and 2,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.32, 9,558.06 and 2,476.80 is: 3,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.32 : 9,558.06 = 2,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.32/9,558.06 = 2,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.32x = 9,558.06 × 2,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.32x = 23,673,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,403.01/6,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.45

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