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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.74, 9,395.42 and 1,583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.74, 9,395.42 and 1,583.74 is: 2,375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.74 : 9,395.42 = 1,583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.74/9,395.42 = 1,583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.74x = 9,395.42 × 1,583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.74x = 14,879,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879,902.47/6,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.56

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