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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.52, 9,412.42 and 2,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.52, 9,412.42 and 2,377.23 is: 3,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.52 : 9,412.42 = 2,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.52/9,412.42 = 2,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.52x = 9,412.42 × 2,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.52x = 22,375,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,434.19/6,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.22

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