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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.74, 9,384.92 and 1,576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.74, 9,384.92 and 1,576.74 is: 2,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.74 : 9,384.92 = 1,576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.74/9,384.92 = 1,576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.74x = 9,384.92 × 1,576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.74x = 14,797,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,578.76/6,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.06

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