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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.32, 9,559.17 and 2,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.32, 9,559.17 and 2,672.22 is: 4,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.32 : 9,559.17 = 2,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.32/9,559.17 = 2,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.32x = 9,559.17 × 2,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.32x = 25,544,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,205.26/6,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.88

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