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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.60, 9,563.98 and 2,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.60, 9,563.98 and 2,481.12 is: 3,720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.60 : 9,563.98 = 2,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.60/9,563.98 = 2,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.60x = 9,563.98 × 2,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.60x = 23,729,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,382.06/6,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.74

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