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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.32, 9,565.82 and 1,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.32, 9,565.82 and 1,994.10 is: 2,991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.32 : 9,565.82 = 1,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.32/9,565.82 = 1,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.32x = 9,565.82 × 1,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.32x = 19,075,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075,201.66/6,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.57

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