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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376, 9,558.74 and 2,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376, 9,558.74 and 2,681.08 is: 4,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376 : 9,558.74 = 2,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376/9,558.74 = 2,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376x = 9,558.74 × 2,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376x = 25,627,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,746.64/6,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.41

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