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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.58, 9,562.77 and 2,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.58, 9,562.77 and 2,677.02 is: 4,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.58 : 9,562.77 = 2,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.58/9,562.77 = 2,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.58x = 9,562.77 × 2,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.58x = 25,599,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,726.55/6,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.91

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