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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.94, 9,555.22 and 2,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.94, 9,555.22 and 2,672.16 is: 4,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.94 : 9,555.22 = 2,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.94/9,555.22 = 2,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.94x = 9,555.22 × 2,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.94x = 25,533,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533,076.68/6,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.74

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