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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.08, 9,558.81 and 2,672.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.08, 9,558.81 and 2,672.01 is: 4,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.08 : 9,558.81 = 2,672.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.08/9,558.81 = 2,672.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.08x = 9,558.81 × 2,672.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.08x = 25,541,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541,235.91/6,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.56

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