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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.56, 9,487.33 and 2,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.56, 9,487.33 and 2,373.71 is: 3,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.56 : 9,487.33 = 2,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.56/9,487.33 = 2,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.56x = 9,487.33 × 2,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.56x = 22,520,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520,116.72/6,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.87

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