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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.31, 9,560.97 and 2,426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.31, 9,560.97 and 2,426.22 is: 3,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.31 : 9,560.97 = 2,426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.31/9,560.97 = 2,426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.31x = 9,560.97 × 2,426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.31x = 23,197,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,016.63/6,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.72

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