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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.76, 9,553.92 and 2,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.76, 9,553.92 and 2,423.28 is: 3,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.76 : 9,553.92 = 2,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.76/9,553.92 = 2,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.76x = 9,553.92 × 2,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.76x = 23,151,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,823.26/6,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.51

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