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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.34, 9,566.49 and 1,697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.34, 9,566.49 and 1,697.46 is: 2,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.34 : 9,566.49 = 1,697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.34/9,566.49 = 1,697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.34x = 9,566.49 × 1,697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.34x = 16,238,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,734.12/6,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.32

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