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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,436.69, 9,654.98 and 1,756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,436.69, 9,654.98 and 1,756.69 is: 2,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,436.69 : 9,654.98 = 1,756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,436.69/9,654.98 = 1,756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,436.69x = 9,654.98 × 1,756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,436.69x = 16,960,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,773.90/6,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.02

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