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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.78, 9,410.37 and 2,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.78, 9,410.37 and 2,377.30 is: 3,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.78 : 9,410.37 = 2,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.78/9,410.37 = 2,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.78x = 9,410.37 × 2,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.78x = 22,371,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,272.60/6,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.97

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