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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.21, 9,637.02 and 2,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.21, 9,637.02 and 2,477.76 is: 3,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.21 : 9,637.02 = 2,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.21/9,637.02 = 2,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.21x = 9,637.02 × 2,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.21x = 23,878,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,878,222.68/6,426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.76

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