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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.60, 9,560.99 and 2,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.60, 9,560.99 and 2,478.30 is: 3,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.60 : 9,560.99 = 2,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.60/9,560.99 = 2,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.60x = 9,560.99 × 2,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.60x = 23,695,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695,001.52/6,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.68

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