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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.52, 9,949.80 and 2,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.52, 9,949.80 and 2,474.12 is: 3,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.52 : 9,949.80 = 2,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.52/9,949.80 = 2,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.52x = 9,949.80 × 2,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.52x = 24,616,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616,999.18/6,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.76

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