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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.34, 9,556.11 and 2,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.34, 9,556.11 and 2,475.05 is: 3,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.34 : 9,556.11 = 2,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.34/9,556.11 = 2,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.34x = 9,556.11 × 2,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.34x = 23,651,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,802.27/6,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.80

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