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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.27, 9,557.93 and 2,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.27, 9,557.93 and 2,674.35 is: 4,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.27 : 9,557.93 = 2,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.27/9,557.93 = 2,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.27x = 9,557.93 × 2,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.27x = 25,561,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,256.78/6,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.33

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