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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.98, 9,565.47 and 1,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.98, 9,565.47 and 1,994.46 is: 2,991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.98 : 9,565.47 = 1,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.98/9,565.47 = 1,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.98x = 9,565.47 × 1,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.98x = 19,077,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,947.30/6,376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.69

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