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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.17, 9,560.40 and 2,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.17, 9,560.40 and 2,475.07 is: 3,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.17 : 9,560.40 = 2,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.17/9,560.40 = 2,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.17x = 9,560.40 × 2,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.17x = 23,662,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662,659.23/6,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.02

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