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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372, 9,556.65 and 2,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372, 9,556.65 and 2,673.27 is: 4,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372 : 9,556.65 = 2,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372/9,556.65 = 2,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372x = 9,556.65 × 2,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372x = 25,547,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,505.75/6,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.34

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