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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.41, 9,512.16 and 1,958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.41, 9,512.16 and 1,958.77 is: 2,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.41 : 9,512.16 = 1,958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.41/9,512.16 = 1,958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.41x = 9,512.16 × 1,958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.41x = 18,632,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,133.64/6,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.17

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