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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.43, 9,553.82 and 2,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.43, 9,553.82 and 2,473.92 is: 3,710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.43 : 9,553.82 = 2,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.43/9,553.82 = 2,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.43x = 9,553.82 × 2,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.43x = 23,635,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,374.00/6,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.17

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