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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.91, 9,707.31 and 2,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.91, 9,707.31 and 2,524.70 is: 3,784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.91 : 9,707.31 = 2,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.91/9,707.31 = 2,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.91x = 9,707.31 × 2,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.91x = 24,507,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,997.02/6,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.49

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