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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.44, 9,547.42 and 2,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.44, 9,547.42 and 2,671.66 is: 4,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.44 : 9,547.42 = 2,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.44/9,547.42 = 2,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.44x = 9,547.42 × 2,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.44x = 25,507,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,460.12/6,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.41

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