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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.72, 9,570.94 and 2,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.72, 9,570.94 and 2,217.72 is: 3,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.72 : 9,570.94 = 2,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.72/9,570.94 = 2,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.72x = 9,570.94 × 2,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.72x = 21,225,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,701.64/6,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.10

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