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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.64, 9,516.37 and 1,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.64, 9,516.37 and 1,961.44 is: 2,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.64 : 9,516.37 = 1,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.64/9,516.37 = 1,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.64x = 9,516.37 × 1,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.64x = 18,665,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,760.08/6,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.44

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