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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.96, 9,563.01 and 2,426.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.96, 9,563.01 and 2,426.59 is: 3,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.96 : 9,563.01 = 2,426.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.96/9,563.01 = 2,426.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.96x = 9,563.01 × 2,426.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.96x = 23,205,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,504.44/6,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.96

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