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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.14, 9,549.51 and 2,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.14, 9,549.51 and 2,473.62 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.14 : 9,549.51 = 2,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.14/9,549.51 = 2,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.14x = 9,549.51 × 2,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.14x = 23,621,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621,858.93/6,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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