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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.18, 9,577.32 and 2,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.18, 9,577.32 and 2,486.89 is: 3,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.18 : 9,577.32 = 2,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.18/9,577.32 = 2,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.18x = 9,577.32 × 2,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.18x = 23,817,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,741.33/6,382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.91

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