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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.89, 9,549.50 and 2,667.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.89, 9,549.50 and 2,667.71 is: 4,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.89 : 9,549.50 = 2,667.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.89/9,549.50 = 2,667.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.89x = 9,549.50 × 2,667.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.89x = 25,475,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,327.42/6,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.74

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