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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.26, 9,711.38 and 2,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.26, 9,711.38 and 2,577.76 is: 3,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.26 : 9,711.38 = 2,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.26/9,711.38 = 2,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.26x = 9,711.38 × 2,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.26x = 25,033,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,606.91/6,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.64

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