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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.16, 9,552.18 and 2,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.16, 9,552.18 and 2,671.40 is: 4,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.16 : 9,552.18 = 2,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.16/9,552.18 = 2,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.16x = 9,552.18 × 2,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.16x = 25,517,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517,693.65/6,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.82

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