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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.91, 9,535.36 and 1,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.91, 9,535.36 and 1,739.91 is: 2,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.91 : 9,535.36 = 1,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.91/9,535.36 = 1,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.91x = 9,535.36 × 1,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.91x = 16,590,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,620.54/6,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.86

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