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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.02, 9,563.85 and 2,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.02, 9,563.85 and 2,912.70 is: 4,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.02 : 9,563.85 = 2,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.02/9,563.85 = 2,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.02x = 9,563.85 × 2,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.02x = 27,856,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856,625.90/6,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.02

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