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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.51, 9,563.69 and 1,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.51, 9,563.69 and 1,695.45 is: 2,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.51 : 9,563.69 = 1,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.51/9,563.69 = 1,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.51x = 9,563.69 × 1,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.51x = 16,214,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214,749.73/6,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.29

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