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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.72, 9,552.74 and 3,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.72, 9,552.74 and 3,083.91 is: 4,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.72 : 9,552.74 = 3,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.72/9,552.74 = 3,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.72x = 9,552.74 × 3,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.72x = 29,459,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,459,739.17/6,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.16

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