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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.28, 9,565.16 and 2,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.28, 9,565.16 and 2,676.22 is: 4,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.28 : 9,565.16 = 2,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.28/9,565.16 = 2,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.28x = 9,565.16 × 2,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.28x = 25,598,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,511.59/6,374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.91

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