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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.46, 9,565.06 and 2,478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.46, 9,565.06 and 2,478.18 is: 3,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.46 : 9,565.06 = 2,478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.46/9,565.06 = 2,478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.46x = 9,565.06 × 2,478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.46x = 23,703,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,703,940.39/6,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.16

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