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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.23, 9,559.12 and 2,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.23, 9,559.12 and 2,475.08 is: 3,711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.23 : 9,559.12 = 2,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.23/9,559.12 = 2,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.23x = 9,559.12 × 2,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.23x = 23,659,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,586.73/6,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.17

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