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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.62, 9,554.99 and 2,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.62, 9,554.99 and 2,475.12 is: 3,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.62 : 9,554.99 = 2,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.62/9,554.99 = 2,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.62x = 9,554.99 × 2,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.62x = 23,649,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,686.70/6,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.72

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