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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.40, 9,512.70 and 3,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.40, 9,512.70 and 3,377.20 is: 5,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.40 : 9,512.70 = 3,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.40/9,512.70 = 3,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.40x = 9,512.70 × 3,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.40x = 32,126,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126,290.44/6,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.12

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