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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.07, 9,563.57 and 3,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.07, 9,563.57 and 3,087.62 is: 4,634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.07 : 9,563.57 = 3,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.07/9,563.57 = 3,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.07x = 9,563.57 × 3,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.07x = 29,528,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528,654.19/6,372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.08

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