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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.89, 9,563.97 and 1,993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.89, 9,563.97 and 1,993.78 is: 2,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.89 : 9,563.97 = 1,993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.89/9,563.97 = 1,993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.89x = 9,563.97 × 1,993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.89x = 19,068,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,471.54/6,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.24

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