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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.42, 9,565.22 and 2,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.42, 9,565.22 and 2,481.13 is: 3,721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.42 : 9,565.22 = 2,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.42/9,565.22 = 2,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.42x = 9,565.22 × 2,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.42x = 23,732,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,554.30/6,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.92

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