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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.37, 9,952.73 and 2,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.37, 9,952.73 and 2,475.05 is: 3,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.37 : 9,952.73 = 2,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.37/9,952.73 = 2,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.37x = 9,952.73 × 2,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.37x = 24,633,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633,535.46/6,635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.46

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