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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.33, 9,561.90 and 1,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.33, 9,561.90 and 1,694.27 is: 2,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.33 : 9,561.90 = 1,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.33/9,561.90 = 1,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.33x = 9,561.90 × 1,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.33x = 16,200,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,440.31/6,374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.51

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