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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.71, 9,507.58 and 1,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.71, 9,507.58 and 1,957.60 is: 2,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.71 : 9,507.58 = 1,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.71/9,507.58 = 1,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.71x = 9,507.58 × 1,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.71x = 18,612,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612,045.60/6,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.32

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