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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.70, 9,564.09 and 2,427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.70, 9,564.09 and 2,427.58 is: 3,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.70 : 9,564.09 = 2,427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.70/9,564.09 = 2,427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.70x = 9,564.09 × 2,427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.70x = 23,217,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,593.60/6,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.72

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