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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.79, 9,631.34 and 2,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.79, 9,631.34 and 2,473.52 is: 3,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.79 : 9,631.34 = 2,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.79/9,631.34 = 2,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.79x = 9,631.34 × 2,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.79x = 23,823,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823,323.83/6,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.03

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