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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.93, 9,566.38 and 2,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.93, 9,566.38 and 2,375.29 is: 3,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.93 : 9,566.38 = 2,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.93/9,566.38 = 2,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.93x = 9,566.38 × 2,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.93x = 22,722,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,926.75/6,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.63

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