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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.08, 9,562.76 and 2,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.08, 9,562.76 and 2,912.48 is: 4,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.08 : 9,562.76 = 2,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.08/9,562.76 = 2,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.08x = 9,562.76 × 2,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.08x = 27,851,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,347.24/6,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.10

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