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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.70, 9,572.55 and 1,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.70, 9,572.55 and 1,764.70 is: 2,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.70 : 9,572.55 = 1,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.70/9,572.55 = 1,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.70x = 9,572.55 × 1,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.70x = 16,892,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,678.99/6,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.05

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