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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.82, 9,954.38 and 2,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.82, 9,954.38 and 2,474.86 is: 3,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.82 : 9,954.38 = 2,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.82/9,954.38 = 2,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.82x = 9,954.38 × 2,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.82x = 24,635,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,696.89/6,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.53

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