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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.02, 9,552.88 and 2,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.02, 9,552.88 and 2,470.87 is: 3,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.02 : 9,552.88 = 2,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.02/9,552.88 = 2,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.02x = 9,552.88 × 2,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.02x = 23,603,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,603,864.49/6,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.88

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