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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.64, 9,558.68 and 2,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.64, 9,558.68 and 2,679.92 is: 4,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.64 : 9,558.68 = 2,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.64/9,558.68 = 2,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.64x = 9,558.68 × 2,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.64x = 25,616,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616,497.71/6,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.24

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