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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.02, 9,563.49 and 1,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.02, 9,563.49 and 1,759.02 is: 2,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.02 : 9,563.49 = 1,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.02/9,563.49 = 1,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.02x = 9,563.49 × 1,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.02x = 16,822,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,370.18/6,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.38

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