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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.76, 9,544.14 and 1,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.76, 9,544.14 and 1,745.76 is: 2,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.76 : 9,544.14 = 1,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.76/9,544.14 = 1,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.76x = 9,544.14 × 1,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.76x = 16,661,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,661,777.85/6,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.64

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