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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.78, 9,499.21 and 1,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.78, 9,499.21 and 1,949.67 is: 2,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.78 : 9,499.21 = 1,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.78/9,499.21 = 1,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.78x = 9,499.21 × 1,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.78x = 18,520,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,319.89/6,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.52

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