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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.62, 9,499.61 and 1,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.62, 9,499.61 and 1,950.98 is: 2,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.62 : 9,499.61 = 1,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.62/9,499.61 = 1,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.62x = 9,499.61 × 1,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.62x = 18,533,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533,539.36/6,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.22

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