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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.62, 9,558.92 and 4,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.62, 9,558.92 and 4,180.84 is: 6,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.62 : 9,558.92 = 4,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.62/9,558.92 = 4,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.62x = 9,558.92 × 4,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.62x = 39,964,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964,301.65/6,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.25

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