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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.55, 9,560.33 and 1,991.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.55, 9,560.33 and 1,991.39 is: 2,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.55 : 9,560.33 = 1,991.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.55/9,560.33 = 1,991.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.55x = 9,560.33 × 1,991.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.55x = 19,038,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038,287.80/6,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.08

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