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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.42, 9,563.13 and 1,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.42, 9,563.13 and 1,993.28 is: 2,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.42 : 9,563.13 = 1,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.42/9,563.13 = 1,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.42x = 9,563.13 × 1,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.42x = 19,061,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061,947.95/6,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.91

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