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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.36, 9,565.44 and 1,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.36, 9,565.44 and 1,995.64 is: 2,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.36 : 9,565.44 = 1,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.36/9,565.44 = 1,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.36x = 9,565.44 × 1,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.36x = 19,089,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,174.68/6,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.33

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