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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.57, 9,551.49 and 2,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.57, 9,551.49 and 2,473.67 is: 3,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.57 : 9,551.49 = 2,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.57/9,551.49 = 2,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.57x = 9,551.49 × 2,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.57x = 23,627,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,234.27/6,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.65

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