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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.44, 9,408.12 and 2,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.44, 9,408.12 and 2,376.88 is: 3,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.44 : 9,408.12 = 2,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.44/9,408.12 = 2,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.44x = 9,408.12 × 2,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.44x = 22,361,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361,972.27/6,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.12

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