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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.64, 9,556.29 and 2,478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.64, 9,556.29 and 2,478.14 is: 3,715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.64 : 9,556.29 = 2,478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.64/9,556.29 = 2,478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.64x = 9,556.29 × 2,478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.64x = 23,681,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,776.72/6,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.00

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