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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.18, 9,553.41 and 2,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.18, 9,553.41 and 2,907 is: 4,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.18 : 9,553.41 = 2,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.18/9,553.41 = 2,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.18x = 9,553.41 × 2,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.18x = 27,771,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771,762.87/6,372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.28

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