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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.85, 9,558.56 and 2,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.85, 9,558.56 and 2,474.70 is: 3,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.85 : 9,558.56 = 2,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.85/9,558.56 = 2,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.85x = 9,558.56 × 2,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.85x = 23,654,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654,568.43/6,374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.61

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