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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.80, 9,538.68 and 1,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.80, 9,538.68 and 1,741.72 is: 2,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.80 : 9,538.68 = 1,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.80/9,538.68 = 1,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.80x = 9,538.68 × 1,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.80x = 16,613,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613,709.73/6,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.30

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