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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.97, 9,562.55 and 1,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.97, 9,562.55 and 1,695.06 is: 2,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.97 : 9,562.55 = 1,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.97/9,562.55 = 1,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.97x = 9,562.55 × 1,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.97x = 16,209,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,087.53/6,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.61

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