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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.88, 9,706.56 and 2,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.88, 9,706.56 and 2,369.92 is: 3,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.88 : 9,706.56 = 2,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.88/9,706.56 = 2,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.88x = 9,706.56 × 2,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.88x = 23,003,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,770.68/6,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.77

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