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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.69, 9,557.63 and 2,423.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.69, 9,557.63 and 2,423.00 is: 3,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.69 : 9,557.63 = 2,423.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.69/9,557.63 = 2,423.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.69x = 9,557.63 × 2,423.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.69x = 23,158,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,077.59/6,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.53

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