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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.94, 9,568.25 and 1,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.94, 9,568.25 and 1,995.72 is: 2,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.94 : 9,568.25 = 1,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.94/9,568.25 = 1,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.94x = 9,568.25 × 1,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.94x = 19,095,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,547.89/6,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.00

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