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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.74, 9,565.11 and 1,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.74, 9,565.11 and 1,994.22 is: 2,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.74 : 9,565.11 = 1,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.74/9,565.11 = 1,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.74x = 9,565.11 × 1,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.74x = 19,074,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,933.66/6,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.33

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