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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.90, 9,553.96 and 2,473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.90, 9,553.96 and 2,473.61 is: 3,710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.90 : 9,553.96 = 2,473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.90/9,553.96 = 2,473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.90x = 9,553.96 × 2,473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.90x = 23,632,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,734.74/6,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.65

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