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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.25, 9,559.88 and 2,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.25, 9,559.88 and 2,423.58 is: 3,635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.25 : 9,559.88 = 2,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.25/9,559.88 = 2,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.25x = 9,559.88 × 2,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.25x = 23,169,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,133.97/6,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.37

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