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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.73, 9,558.38 and 2,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.73, 9,558.38 and 2,474.58 is: 3,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.73 : 9,558.38 = 2,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.73/9,558.38 = 2,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.73x = 9,558.38 × 2,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.73x = 23,652,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652,915.82/6,374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.42

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