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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.01, 9,551.56 and 1,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.01, 9,551.56 and 1,687.91 is: 2,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.01 : 9,551.56 = 1,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.01/9,551.56 = 1,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.01x = 9,551.56 × 1,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.01x = 16,122,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,211.57/6,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.75

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