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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384.58, 9,573.19 and 2,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,384.58, 9,573.19 and 2,484.43 is: 3,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,384.58 : 9,573.19 = 2,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,384.58/9,573.19 = 2,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,384.58x = 9,573.19 × 2,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,384.58x = 23,783,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783,890.29/6,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.21

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