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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.81, 9,575.72 and 1,766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.81, 9,575.72 and 1,766.81 is: 2,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.81 : 9,575.72 = 1,766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.81/9,575.72 = 1,766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.81x = 9,575.72 × 1,766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.81x = 16,918,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918,499.58/6,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.22

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