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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.48, 9,555.63 and 2,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.48, 9,555.63 and 2,673.72 is: 4,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.48 : 9,555.63 = 2,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.48/9,555.63 = 2,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.48x = 9,555.63 × 2,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.48x = 25,549,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,079.04/6,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.28

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