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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.28, 9,565.96 and 5,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.28, 9,565.96 and 5,556.18 is: 8,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.28 : 9,565.96 = 5,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.28/9,565.96 = 5,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.28x = 9,565.96 × 5,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.28x = 53,150,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150,195.63/6,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.30

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