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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.13, 9,574.70 and 2,490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.13, 9,574.70 and 2,490.27 is: 3,735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.13 : 9,574.70 = 2,490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.13/9,574.70 = 2,490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.13x = 9,574.70 × 2,490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.13x = 23,843,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,588.17/6,383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.41

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