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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.16, 9,564.31 and 2,673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.16, 9,564.31 and 2,673.39 is: 4,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.16 : 9,564.31 = 2,673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.16/9,564.31 = 2,673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.16x = 9,564.31 × 2,673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.16x = 25,569,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569,130.71/6,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.63

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