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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.62, 9,953.11 and 2,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.62, 9,953.11 and 2,475.31 is: 3,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.62 : 9,953.11 = 2,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.62/9,953.11 = 2,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.62x = 9,953.11 × 2,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.62x = 24,637,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637,032.71/6,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.85

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