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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.80, 9,560.69 and 1,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.80, 9,560.69 and 1,991.60 is: 2,987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.80 : 9,560.69 = 1,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.80/9,560.69 = 1,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.80x = 9,560.69 × 1,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.80x = 19,041,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,070.20/6,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.40

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