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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.67, 9,588.96 and 1,775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.67, 9,588.96 and 1,775.67 is: 2,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.67 : 9,588.96 = 1,775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.67/9,588.96 = 1,775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.67x = 9,588.96 × 1,775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.67x = 17,026,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,828.60/6,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.49

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