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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.98, 9,571.02 and 2,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.98, 9,571.02 and 2,482.42 is: 3,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.98 : 9,571.02 = 2,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.98/9,571.02 = 2,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.98x = 9,571.02 × 2,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.98x = 23,759,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,291.47/6,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.21

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