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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.21, 9,564.84 and 2,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.21, 9,564.84 and 2,428.08 is: 3,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.21 : 9,564.84 = 2,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.21/9,564.84 = 2,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.21x = 9,564.84 × 2,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.21x = 23,224,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,196.71/6,374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.47

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