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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.56, 9,515.94 and 1,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.56, 9,515.94 and 1,663.62 is: 2,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.56 : 9,515.94 = 1,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.56/9,515.94 = 1,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.56x = 9,515.94 × 1,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.56x = 15,830,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,908.10/6,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.59

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