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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.60, 9,564.90 and 2,483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.60, 9,564.90 and 2,483.74 is: 3,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.60 : 9,564.90 = 2,483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.60/9,564.90 = 2,483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.60x = 9,564.90 × 2,483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.60x = 23,756,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756,724.73/6,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.61

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