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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.96, 9,565.08 and 2,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.96, 9,565.08 and 2,481.44 is: 3,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.96 : 9,565.08 = 2,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.96/9,565.08 = 2,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.96x = 9,565.08 × 2,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.96x = 23,735,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735,172.12/6,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.44

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