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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.16, 9,562.81 and 2,672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.16, 9,562.81 and 2,672.39 is: 4,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.16 : 9,562.81 = 2,672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.16/9,562.81 = 2,672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.16x = 9,562.81 × 2,672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.16x = 25,555,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,580.05/6,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.14

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