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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.63, 9,588.95 and 1,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.63, 9,588.95 and 1,775.63 is: 2,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.63 : 9,588.95 = 1,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.63/9,588.95 = 1,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.63x = 9,588.95 × 1,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.63x = 17,026,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,370.47/6,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.44

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