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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.64, 9,405.32 and 2,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.64, 9,405.32 and 2,377.35 is: 3,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.64 : 9,405.32 = 2,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.64/9,405.32 = 2,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.64x = 9,405.32 × 2,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.64x = 22,359,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,725.62/6,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.64

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