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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.94, 9,564.46 and 1,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.94, 9,564.46 and 1,758.94 is: 2,638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.94 : 9,564.46 = 1,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.94/9,564.46 = 1,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.94x = 9,564.46 × 1,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.94x = 16,823,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823,282.96/6,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.56

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