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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.20, 9,566.07 and 1,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.20, 9,566.07 and 1,994.74 is: 2,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.20 : 9,566.07 = 1,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.20/9,566.07 = 1,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.20x = 9,566.07 × 1,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.20x = 19,081,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081,822.47/6,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.19

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