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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.68, 9,572.70 and 1,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.68, 9,572.70 and 1,764.68 is: 2,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.68 : 9,572.70 = 1,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.68/9,572.70 = 1,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.68x = 9,572.70 × 1,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.68x = 16,892,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,752.24/6,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.07

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