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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.56, 9,555.84 and 2,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.56, 9,555.84 and 2,907.12 is: 4,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.56 : 9,555.84 = 2,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.56/9,555.84 = 2,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.56x = 9,555.84 × 2,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.56x = 27,779,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,973.58/6,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.68

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