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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.48, 9,556.50 and 2,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.48, 9,556.50 and 2,473.33 is: 3,708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.48 : 9,556.50 = 2,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.48/9,556.50 = 2,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.48x = 9,556.50 × 2,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.48x = 23,636,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636,378.15/6,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.55

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