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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.76, 9,562.56 and 2,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.76, 9,562.56 and 2,626.08 is: 3,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.76 : 9,562.56 = 2,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.76/9,562.56 = 2,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.76x = 9,562.56 × 2,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.76x = 25,112,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,047.56/6,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.44

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