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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.07, 9,509.57 and 1,957.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.07, 9,509.57 and 1,957.56 is: 2,936.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.07 : 9,509.57 = 1,957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.07/9,509.57 = 1,957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.07x = 9,509.57 × 1,957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.07x = 18,615,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615,544.06/6,340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.18

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