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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.92, 9,565.97 and 2,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.92, 9,565.97 and 2,481.63 is: 3,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.92 : 9,565.97 = 2,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.92/9,565.97 = 2,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.92x = 9,565.97 × 2,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.92x = 23,739,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,185.72/6,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.67

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