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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.66, 9,573.73 and 2,683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.66, 9,573.73 and 2,683.72 is: 4,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.66 : 9,573.73 = 2,683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.66/9,573.73 = 2,683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.66x = 9,573.73 × 2,683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.66x = 25,693,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693,210.68/6,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.73

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