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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.82, 9,510.99 and 1,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.82, 9,510.99 and 1,958.27 is: 2,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.82 : 9,510.99 = 1,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.82/9,510.99 = 1,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.82x = 9,510.99 × 1,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.82x = 18,625,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625,031.49/6,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.32

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