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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.38, 9,557.31 and 2,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.38, 9,557.31 and 2,270.42 is: 3,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.38 : 9,557.31 = 2,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.38/9,557.31 = 2,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.38x = 9,557.31 × 2,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.38x = 21,699,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699,107.77/6,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.58

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