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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.52, 9,562.36 and 2,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.52, 9,562.36 and 2,215.74 is: 3,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.52 : 9,562.36 = 2,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.52/9,562.36 = 2,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.52x = 9,562.36 × 2,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.52x = 21,187,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,703.55/6,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.25

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