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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.37, 9,512.51 and 1,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.37, 9,512.51 and 1,958.26 is: 2,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.37 : 9,512.51 = 1,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.37/9,512.51 = 1,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.37x = 9,512.51 × 1,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.37x = 18,627,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,910.48/6,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.52

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