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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.55, 9,630.96 and 2,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.55, 9,630.96 and 2,473.28 is: 3,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.55 : 9,630.96 = 2,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.55/9,630.96 = 2,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.55x = 9,630.96 × 2,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.55x = 23,820,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820,012.59/6,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.66

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