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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.20, 9,567.69 and 3,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.20, 9,567.69 and 3,047.94 is: 4,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.20 : 9,567.69 = 3,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.20/9,567.69 = 3,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.20x = 9,567.69 × 3,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.20x = 29,161,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,745.06/6,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.81

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