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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.60, 9,566.21 and 2,676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.60, 9,566.21 and 2,676.65 is: 4,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.60 : 9,566.21 = 2,676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.60/9,566.21 = 2,676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.60x = 9,566.21 × 2,676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.60x = 25,605,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,426.60/6,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.53

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