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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.75, 9,553.84 and 2,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.75, 9,553.84 and 2,423.30 is: 3,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.75 : 9,553.84 = 2,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.75/9,553.84 = 2,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.75x = 9,553.84 × 2,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.75x = 23,151,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,820.47/6,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.51

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