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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.36, 9,545.82 and 1,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.36, 9,545.82 and 1,747 is: 2,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.36 : 9,545.82 = 1,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.36/9,545.82 = 1,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.36x = 9,545.82 × 1,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.36x = 16,676,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,547.54/6,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.30

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