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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.73, 9,576.83 and 2,489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.73, 9,576.83 and 2,489.87 is: 3,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.73 : 9,576.83 = 2,489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.73/9,576.83 = 2,489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.73x = 9,576.83 × 2,489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.73x = 23,845,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,091.88/6,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.88

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