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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.55, 9,549.97 and 2,420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.55, 9,549.97 and 2,420.30 is: 3,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.55 : 9,549.97 = 2,420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.55/9,549.97 = 2,420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.55x = 9,549.97 × 2,420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.55x = 23,113,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113,810.22/6,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.66

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