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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.09, 9,555.86 and 2,670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.09, 9,555.86 and 2,670.01 is: 4,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.09 : 9,555.86 = 2,670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.09/9,555.86 = 2,670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.09x = 9,555.86 × 2,670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.09x = 25,514,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,204.52/6,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.57

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