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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.68, 9,560.52 and 2,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.68, 9,560.52 and 2,906.88 is: 4,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.68 : 9,560.52 = 2,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.68/9,560.52 = 2,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.68x = 9,560.52 × 2,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.68x = 27,791,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791,284.38/6,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.32

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