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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.06, 9,511.86 and 1,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.06, 9,511.86 and 1,961.48 is: 2,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.06 : 9,511.86 = 1,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.06/9,511.86 = 1,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.06x = 9,511.86 × 1,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.06x = 18,657,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,323.15/6,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.30

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