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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.66, 9,567.48 and 3,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.66, 9,567.48 and 3,255.97 is: 4,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.66 : 9,567.48 = 3,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.66/9,567.48 = 3,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.66x = 9,567.48 × 3,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.66x = 31,151,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151,427.86/6,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.46

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