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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.49, 9,506.78 and 1,955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.49, 9,506.78 and 1,955.93 is: 2,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.49 : 9,506.78 = 1,955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.49/9,506.78 = 1,955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.49x = 9,506.78 × 1,955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.49x = 18,594,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594,586.43/6,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.06

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