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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.52, 9,563.52 and 2,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.52, 9,563.52 and 2,910.32 is: 4,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.52 : 9,563.52 = 2,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.52/9,563.52 = 2,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.52x = 9,563.52 × 2,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.52x = 27,832,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,903.53/6,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.96

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