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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.74, 9,565.11 and 4,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.74, 9,565.11 and 4,184.96 is: 6,277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.74 : 9,565.11 = 4,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.74/9,565.11 = 4,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.74x = 9,565.11 × 4,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.74x = 40,029,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029,554.92/6,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.43

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