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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.08, 9,514.86 and 1,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.08, 9,514.86 and 1,960.68 is: 2,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.08 : 9,514.86 = 1,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.08/9,514.86 = 1,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.08x = 9,514.86 × 1,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.08x = 18,655,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,595.70/6,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.09

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