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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.40, 9,550.15 and 2,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.40, 9,550.15 and 2,419.45 is: 3,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.40 : 9,550.15 = 2,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.40/9,550.15 = 2,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.40x = 9,550.15 × 2,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.40x = 23,106,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,106,110.42/6,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.11

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