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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.72, 9,574.08 and 2,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.72, 9,574.08 and 2,488.24 is: 3,732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.72 : 9,574.08 = 2,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.72/9,574.08 = 2,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.72x = 9,574.08 × 2,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.72x = 23,822,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822,608.82/6,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.36

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