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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.58, 9,557.85 and 2,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.58, 9,557.85 and 2,673.27 is: 4,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.58 : 9,557.85 = 2,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.58/9,557.85 = 2,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.58x = 9,557.85 × 2,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.58x = 25,550,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550,713.67/6,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.11

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