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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,422.48, 9,631.26 and 2,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,422.48, 9,631.26 and 2,524.76 is: 3,786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,422.48 : 9,631.26 = 2,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,422.48/9,631.26 = 2,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,422.48x = 9,631.26 × 2,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,422.48x = 24,316,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316,620.00/6,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.17

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