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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.73, 9,559.87 and 2,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.73, 9,559.87 and 2,475.58 is: 3,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.73 : 9,559.87 = 2,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.73/9,559.87 = 2,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.73x = 9,559.87 × 2,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.73x = 23,666,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,222.97/6,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.92

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