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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.40, 9,562.19 and 2,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.40, 9,562.19 and 2,477.25 is: 3,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.40 : 9,562.19 = 2,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.40/9,562.19 = 2,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.40x = 9,562.19 × 2,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.40x = 23,687,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687,922.79/6,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.35

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