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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.40, 9,553.15 and 2,421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.40, 9,553.15 and 2,421.45 is: 3,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.40 : 9,553.15 = 2,421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.40/9,553.15 = 2,421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.40x = 9,553.15 × 2,421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.40x = 23,132,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,475.07/6,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.10

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