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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.06, 9,564.65 and 1,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.06, 9,564.65 and 1,759.06 is: 2,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.06 : 9,564.65 = 1,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.06/9,564.65 = 1,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.06x = 9,564.65 × 1,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.06x = 16,824,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,808.35/6,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.75

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