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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.73, 9,566.91 and 2,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.73, 9,566.91 and 2,429.19 is: 3,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.73 : 9,566.91 = 2,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.73/9,566.91 = 2,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.73x = 9,566.91 × 2,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.73x = 23,239,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,239,842.10/6,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.48

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