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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.98, 9,554.25 and 2,471.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.98, 9,554.25 and 2,471.83 is: 3,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.98 : 9,554.25 = 2,471.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.98/9,554.25 = 2,471.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.98x = 9,554.25 × 2,471.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.98x = 23,616,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,616,481.78/6,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.30

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