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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.44, 9,565.21 and 1,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.44, 9,565.21 and 1,759.44 is: 2,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.44 : 9,565.21 = 1,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.44/9,565.21 = 1,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.44x = 9,565.21 × 1,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.44x = 16,829,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,413.08/6,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.31

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