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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.56, 9,516.36 and 1,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.56, 9,516.36 and 1,961.68 is: 2,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.56 : 9,516.36 = 1,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.56/9,516.36 = 1,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.56x = 9,516.36 × 1,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.56x = 18,668,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,053.08/6,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.37

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