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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,367.08, 9,551.08 and 2,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,367.08, 9,551.08 and 2,665.59 is: 3,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,367.08 : 9,551.08 = 2,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,367.08/9,551.08 = 2,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,367.08x = 9,551.08 × 2,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,367.08x = 25,459,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,263.34/6,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.58

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