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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.53, 9,514.44 and 1,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.53, 9,514.44 and 1,663.85 is: 2,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.53 : 9,514.44 = 1,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.53/9,514.44 = 1,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.53x = 9,514.44 × 1,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.53x = 15,830,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,553.42/6,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.54

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