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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.50, 9,555.18 and 2,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.50, 9,555.18 and 2,473.21 is: 3,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.50 : 9,555.18 = 2,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.50/9,555.18 = 2,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.50x = 9,555.18 × 2,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.50x = 23,631,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631,966.73/6,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.76

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