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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.89, 9,560.68 and 1,693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.89, 9,560.68 and 1,693.91 is: 2,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.89 : 9,560.68 = 1,693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.89/9,560.68 = 1,693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.89x = 9,560.68 × 1,693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.89x = 16,194,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,960.65/6,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.83

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