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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.10, 9,558.94 and 2,474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.10, 9,558.94 and 2,474.95 is: 3,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.10 : 9,558.94 = 2,474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.10/9,558.94 = 2,474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.10x = 9,558.94 × 2,474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.10x = 23,657,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,898.55/6,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.98

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