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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.08, 9,573.54 and 1,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.08, 9,573.54 and 1,765 is: 2,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.08 : 9,573.54 = 1,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.08/9,573.54 = 1,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.08x = 9,573.54 × 1,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.08x = 16,897,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897,298.10/6,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.20

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