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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.20, 9,566.46 and 2,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.20, 9,566.46 and 2,481 is: 3,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.20 : 9,566.46 = 2,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.20/9,566.46 = 2,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.20x = 9,566.46 × 2,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.20x = 23,734,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734,387.26/6,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.34

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