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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.32, 9,560.68 and 2,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.32, 9,560.68 and 2,673.22 is: 4,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.32 : 9,560.68 = 2,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.32/9,560.68 = 2,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.32x = 9,560.68 × 2,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.32x = 25,557,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,800.99/6,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.38

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