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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.32, 9,953.39 and 2,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.32, 9,953.39 and 2,475.21 is: 3,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.32 : 9,953.39 = 2,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.32/9,953.39 = 2,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.32x = 9,953.39 × 2,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.32x = 24,636,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,730.46/6,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.97

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