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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.32, 9,553.56 and 2,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.32, 9,553.56 and 2,473.80 is: 3,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.32 : 9,553.56 = 2,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.32/9,553.56 = 2,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.32x = 9,553.56 × 2,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.32x = 23,633,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633,596.73/6,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.95

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