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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.26, 9,569.64 and 2,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.26, 9,569.64 and 2,482.08 is: 3,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.26 : 9,569.64 = 2,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.26/9,569.64 = 2,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.26x = 9,569.64 × 2,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.26x = 23,752,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,612.05/6,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.66

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