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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.04, 9,553.03 and 4,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.04, 9,553.03 and 4,027.09 is: 6,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.04 : 9,553.03 = 4,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.04/9,553.03 = 4,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.04x = 9,553.03 × 4,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.04x = 38,470,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470,891.45/6,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.45

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