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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.08, 9,577.62 and 1,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.08, 9,577.62 and 1,768.08 is: 2,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.08 : 9,577.62 = 1,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.08/9,577.62 = 1,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.08x = 9,577.62 × 1,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.08x = 16,933,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933,975.44/6,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.12

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