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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.60, 9,563.67 and 2,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.60, 9,563.67 and 2,481.10 is: 3,720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.60 : 9,563.67 = 2,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.60/9,563.67 = 2,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.60x = 9,563.67 × 2,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.60x = 23,728,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,397.73/6,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.58

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