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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.79, 9,505.91 and 1,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.79, 9,505.91 and 1,955.35 is: 2,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.79 : 9,505.91 = 1,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.79/9,505.91 = 1,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.79x = 9,505.91 × 1,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.79x = 18,587,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,381.12/6,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.25

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