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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.72, 9,569.82 and 2,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.72, 9,569.82 and 2,867.02 is: 4,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.72 : 9,569.82 = 2,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.72/9,569.82 = 2,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.72x = 9,569.82 × 2,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.72x = 27,436,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436,871.01/6,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.99

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