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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.28, 9,549.72 and 2,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.28, 9,549.72 and 2,475 is: 3,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.28 : 9,549.72 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.28/9,549.72 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.28x = 9,549.72 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.28x = 23,635,557
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,557/6,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.70

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