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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.14, 9,567.91 and 2,678.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.14, 9,567.91 and 2,678.05 is: 4,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.14 : 9,567.91 = 2,678.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.14/9,567.91 = 2,678.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.14x = 9,567.91 × 2,678.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.14x = 25,623,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623,327.99/6,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.63

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