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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.19, 9,558.84 and 2,672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.19, 9,558.84 and 2,672.43 is: 4,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.19 : 9,558.84 = 2,672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.19/9,558.84 = 2,672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.19x = 9,558.84 × 2,672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.19x = 25,545,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545,330.78/6,371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.51

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