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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384.95, 9,577.41 and 2,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,384.95, 9,577.41 and 2,492.09 is: 3,738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,384.95 : 9,577.41 = 2,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,384.95/9,577.41 = 2,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,384.95x = 9,577.41 × 2,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,384.95x = 23,867,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867,719.80/6,384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.12

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