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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.16, 9,568.68 and 2,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.16, 9,568.68 and 2,483.56 is: 3,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.16 : 9,568.68 = 2,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.16/9,568.68 = 2,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.16x = 9,568.68 × 2,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.16x = 23,764,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764,407.52/6,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.32

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