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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.68, 9,550.98 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.68, 9,550.98 and 2,673 is: 4,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.68 : 9,550.98 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.68/9,550.98 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.68x = 9,550.98 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.68x = 25,529,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529,769.54/6,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.13

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