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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.47, 9,557.21 and 2,475.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.47, 9,557.21 and 2,475.87 is: 3,713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.47 : 9,557.21 = 2,475.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.47/9,557.21 = 2,475.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.47x = 9,557.21 × 2,475.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.47x = 23,662,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662,421.04/6,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.81

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