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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.72, 9,569.64 and 2,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.72, 9,569.64 and 2,276.72 is: 3,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.72 : 9,569.64 = 2,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.72/9,569.64 = 2,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.72x = 9,569.64 × 2,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.72x = 21,787,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,390.78/6,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.57

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