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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.96, 9,568.08 and 2,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.96, 9,568.08 and 2,483.44 is: 3,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.96 : 9,568.08 = 2,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.96/9,568.08 = 2,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.96x = 9,568.08 × 2,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.96x = 23,761,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761,752.60/6,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.44

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