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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.80, 9,565.92 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.80, 9,565.92 and 2,676.72 is: 4,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.80 : 9,565.92 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.80/9,565.92 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.80x = 9,565.92 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.80x = 25,605,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,289.38/6,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.64

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