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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.34, 9,557.61 and 2,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.34, 9,557.61 and 2,476.05 is: 3,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.34 : 9,557.61 = 2,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.34/9,557.61 = 2,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.34x = 9,557.61 × 2,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.34x = 23,665,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,120.24/6,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.31

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