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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.21, 9,632.52 and 2,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.21, 9,632.52 and 2,474.76 is: 3,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.21 : 9,632.52 = 2,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.21/9,632.52 = 2,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.21x = 9,632.52 × 2,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.21x = 23,838,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,175.20/6,423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.26

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