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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.28, 9,568.32 and 2,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.28, 9,568.32 and 2,217.60 is: 3,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.28 : 9,568.32 = 2,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.28/9,568.32 = 2,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.28x = 9,568.32 × 2,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.28x = 21,218,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,706.43/6,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.23

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