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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.04, 9,558.54 and 1,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.04, 9,558.54 and 1,755 is: 2,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.04 : 9,558.54 = 1,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.04/9,558.54 = 1,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.04x = 9,558.54 × 1,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.04x = 16,775,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,237.70/6,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.63

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