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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.76, 9,416.34 and 2,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.76, 9,416.34 and 2,329.79 is: 3,494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.76 : 9,416.34 = 2,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.76/9,416.34 = 2,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.76x = 9,416.34 × 2,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.76x = 21,938,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,117.35/6,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.57

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