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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.46, 9,566.59 and 1,697.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.46, 9,566.59 and 1,697.39 is: 2,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.46 : 9,566.59 = 1,697.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.46/9,566.59 = 1,697.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.46x = 9,566.59 × 1,697.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.46x = 16,238,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,234.20/6,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.19

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