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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.52, 9,566.28 and 2,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.52, 9,566.28 and 2,427.84 is: 3,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.52 : 9,566.28 = 2,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.52/9,566.28 = 2,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.52x = 9,566.28 × 2,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.52x = 23,225,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,397.24/6,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.76

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