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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.58, 9,565.59 and 1,697.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.58, 9,565.59 and 1,697.94 is: 2,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.58 : 9,565.59 = 1,697.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.58/9,565.59 = 1,697.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.58x = 9,565.59 × 1,697.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.58x = 16,241,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,797.88/6,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.70

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