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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.52, 9,414.60 and 2,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.52, 9,414.60 and 2,577.72 is: 3,866.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.52 : 9,414.60 = 2,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.52/9,414.60 = 2,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.52x = 9,414.60 × 2,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.52x = 24,268,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268,202.71/6,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.51

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