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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.51, 9,562.46 and 2,677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.51, 9,562.46 and 2,677.86 is: 4,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.51 : 9,562.46 = 2,677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.51/9,562.46 = 2,677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.51x = 9,562.46 × 2,677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.51x = 25,606,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,915.75/6,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.31

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