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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.64, 9,553.18 and 2,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.64, 9,553.18 and 2,267.68 is: 3,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.64 : 9,553.18 = 2,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.64/9,553.18 = 2,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.64x = 9,553.18 × 2,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.64x = 21,663,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,555.22/6,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.46

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