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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.02, 9,565.35 and 2,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.02, 9,565.35 and 2,913.70 is: 4,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.02 : 9,565.35 = 2,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.02/9,565.35 = 2,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.02x = 9,565.35 × 2,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.02x = 27,870,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870,560.30/6,374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.52

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