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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.23, 9,556.17 and 2,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.23, 9,556.17 and 2,473.08 is: 3,708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.23 : 9,556.17 = 2,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.23/9,556.17 = 2,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.23x = 9,556.17 × 2,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.23x = 23,633,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633,172.90/6,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.19

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