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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.05, 9,507.11 and 1,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.05, 9,507.11 and 1,954.59 is: 2,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.05 : 9,507.11 = 1,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.05/9,507.11 = 1,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.05x = 9,507.11 × 1,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.05x = 18,582,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582,502.13/6,337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.36

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