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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.91, 9,553.95 and 2,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.91, 9,553.95 and 2,861.19 is: 4,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.91 : 9,553.95 = 2,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.91/9,553.95 = 2,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.91x = 9,553.95 × 2,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.91x = 27,335,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335,666.20/6,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.03

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