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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.14, 9,557.73 and 2,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.14, 9,557.73 and 2,475.66 is: 3,714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.14 : 9,557.73 = 2,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.14/9,557.73 = 2,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.14x = 9,557.73 × 2,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.14x = 23,661,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,689.85/6,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.47

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