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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.43, 9,558.62 and 2,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.43, 9,558.62 and 2,675.73 is: 4,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.43 : 9,558.62 = 2,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.43/9,558.62 = 2,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.43x = 9,558.62 × 2,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.43x = 25,576,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576,286.29/6,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.95

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