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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.72, 9,499.10 and 1,950.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.72, 9,499.10 and 1,950.15 is: 2,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.72 : 9,499.10 = 1,950.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.72/9,499.10 = 1,950.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.72x = 9,499.10 × 1,950.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.72x = 18,524,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,660.11/6,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.23

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