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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.88, 9,568.98 and 2,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.88, 9,568.98 and 2,867.52 is: 4,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.88 : 9,568.98 = 2,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.88/9,568.98 = 2,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.88x = 9,568.98 × 2,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.88x = 27,439,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,241.53/6,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.25

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