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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.72, 9,624.15 and 2,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.72, 9,624.15 and 2,520 is: 3,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.72 : 9,624.15 = 2,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.72/9,624.15 = 2,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.72x = 9,624.15 × 2,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.72x = 24,252,858
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252,858/6,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.05

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