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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.72, 9,568.68 and 2,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.72, 9,568.68 and 2,481.52 is: 3,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.72 : 9,568.68 = 2,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.72/9,568.68 = 2,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.72x = 9,568.68 × 2,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.72x = 23,744,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744,870.79/6,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.68

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