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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.22, 9,562.84 and 1,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.22, 9,562.84 and 1,992.70 is: 2,989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.22 : 9,562.84 = 1,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.22/9,562.84 = 1,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.22x = 9,562.84 × 1,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.22x = 19,055,871.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,871.27/6,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.05

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