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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.55, 9,558.86 and 2,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.55, 9,558.86 and 2,674.06 is: 4,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.55 : 9,558.86 = 2,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.55/9,558.86 = 2,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.55x = 9,558.86 × 2,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.55x = 25,560,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,927.90/6,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.73

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