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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.94, 9,565.49 and 2,428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.94, 9,565.49 and 2,428.38 is: 3,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.94 : 9,565.49 = 2,428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.94/9,565.49 = 2,428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.94x = 9,565.49 × 2,428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.94x = 23,228,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228,650.68/6,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.03

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