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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.22, 9,565.71 and 2,480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.22, 9,565.71 and 2,480.66 is: 3,721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.22 : 9,565.71 = 2,480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.22/9,565.71 = 2,480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.22x = 9,565.71 × 2,480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.22x = 23,729,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,274.17/6,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.53

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