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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.98, 9,566.88 and 3,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.98, 9,566.88 and 3,091.36 is: 4,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.98 : 9,566.88 = 3,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.98/9,566.88 = 3,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.98x = 9,566.88 × 3,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.98x = 29,574,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,670.16/6,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.00

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