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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.08, 9,559.44 and 2,475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.08, 9,559.44 and 2,475.78 is: 3,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.08 : 9,559.44 = 2,475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.08/9,559.44 = 2,475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.08x = 9,559.44 × 2,475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.08x = 23,667,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,070.36/6,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.77

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