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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.43, 9,565.38 and 2,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.43, 9,565.38 and 2,676.38 is: 4,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.43 : 9,565.38 = 2,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.43/9,565.38 = 2,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.43x = 9,565.38 × 2,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.43x = 25,600,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,543.90/6,374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.13

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