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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.74, 9,371.39 and 1,567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.74, 9,371.39 and 1,567.79 is: 2,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.74 : 9,371.39 = 1,567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.74/9,371.39 = 1,567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.74x = 9,371.39 × 1,567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.74x = 14,692,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,351.97/6,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.63

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