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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.92, 9,565.20 and 2,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.92, 9,565.20 and 2,482.08 is: 3,723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.92 : 9,565.20 = 2,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.92/9,565.20 = 2,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.92x = 9,565.20 × 2,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.92x = 23,741,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741,591.62/6,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.05

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