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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.52, 9,569.52 and 2,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.52, 9,569.52 and 2,914.32 is: 4,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.52 : 9,569.52 = 2,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.52/9,569.52 = 2,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.52x = 9,569.52 × 2,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.52x = 27,888,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888,643.53/6,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.96

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