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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.80, 9,412.92 and 2,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.80, 9,412.92 and 2,377.60 is: 3,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.80 : 9,412.92 = 2,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.80/9,412.92 = 2,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.80x = 9,412.92 × 2,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.80x = 22,380,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380,158.59/6,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.81

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