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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.47, 9,576.73 and 2,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.47, 9,576.73 and 2,437.19 is: 3,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.47 : 9,576.73 = 2,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.47/9,576.73 = 2,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.47x = 9,576.73 × 2,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.47x = 23,340,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340,301.66/6,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.22

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