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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366, 9,552.84 and 2,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366, 9,552.84 and 2,718 is: 4,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366 : 9,552.84 = 2,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366/9,552.84 = 2,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366x = 9,552.84 × 2,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366x = 25,964,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964,619.12/6,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.64

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