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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.68, 9,561.16 and 2,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.68, 9,561.16 and 2,475.58 is: 3,714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.68 : 9,561.16 = 2,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.68/9,561.16 = 2,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.68x = 9,561.16 × 2,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.68x = 23,669,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669,416.47/6,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.78

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