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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.73, 9,551.25 and 2,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.73, 9,551.25 and 2,670.86 is: 4,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.73 : 9,551.25 = 2,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.73/9,551.25 = 2,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.73x = 9,551.25 × 2,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.73x = 25,510,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,003.82/6,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.51

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