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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.02, 9,558.84 and 2,474.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.02, 9,558.84 and 2,474.87 is: 3,710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.02 : 9,558.84 = 2,474.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.02/9,558.84 = 2,474.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.02x = 9,558.84 × 2,474.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.02x = 23,656,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,847.84/6,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.87

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