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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.28, 9,570.24 and 3,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.28, 9,570.24 and 3,301.44 is: 4,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.28 : 9,570.24 = 3,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.28/9,570.24 = 3,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.28x = 9,570.24 × 3,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.28x = 31,595,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,573.15/6,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.40

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