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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.89, 9,560.58 and 1,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.89, 9,560.58 and 1,693.89 is: 2,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.89 : 9,560.58 = 1,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.89/9,560.58 = 1,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.89x = 9,560.58 × 1,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.89x = 16,194,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,570.86/6,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.77

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