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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.35, 9,558.59 and 2,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.35, 9,558.59 and 2,423.20 is: 3,634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.35 : 9,558.59 = 2,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.35/9,558.59 = 2,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.35x = 9,558.59 × 2,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.35x = 23,162,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,395.66/6,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.26

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