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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.97, 9,508.58 and 1,956.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.97, 9,508.58 and 1,956.43 is: 2,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.97 : 9,508.58 = 1,956.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.97/9,508.58 = 1,956.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.97x = 9,508.58 × 1,956.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.97x = 18,602,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602,852.29/6,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.68

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