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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.03, 9,636.78 and 2,474.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.03, 9,636.78 and 2,474.37 is: 3,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.03 : 9,636.78 = 2,474.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.03/9,636.78 = 2,474.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.03x = 9,636.78 × 2,474.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.03x = 23,844,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,911.14/6,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.83

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