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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.17, 9,565.77 and 1,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.17, 9,565.77 and 1,934.87 is: 2,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.17 : 9,565.77 = 1,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.17/9,565.77 = 1,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.17x = 9,565.77 × 1,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.17x = 18,508,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,521.40/6,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.31

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