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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.32, 9,562.17 and 2,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.32, 9,562.17 and 2,674.22 is: 4,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.32 : 9,562.17 = 2,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.32/9,562.17 = 2,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.32x = 9,562.17 × 2,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.32x = 25,571,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,346.26/6,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.88

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