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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.41, 9,557.69 and 2,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.41, 9,557.69 and 2,477.31 is: 3,715.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.41 : 9,557.69 = 2,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.41/9,557.69 = 2,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.41x = 9,557.69 × 2,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.41x = 23,677,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677,348.63/6,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.02

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