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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.35, 9,553.07 and 2,421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.35, 9,553.07 and 2,421.37 is: 3,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.35 : 9,553.07 = 2,421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.35/9,553.07 = 2,421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.35x = 9,553.07 × 2,421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.35x = 23,131,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,535.10/6,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.99

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