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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.22, 9,551.96 and 3,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.22, 9,551.96 and 3,083.38 is: 4,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.22 : 9,551.96 = 3,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.22/9,551.96 = 3,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.22x = 9,551.96 × 3,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.22x = 29,452,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452,322.42/6,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.36

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