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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.91, 9,557.16 and 2,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.91, 9,557.16 and 2,473.76 is: 3,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.91 : 9,557.16 = 2,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.91/9,557.16 = 2,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.91x = 9,557.16 × 2,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.91x = 23,642,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642,134.74/6,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.20

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