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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 9,517.10 and 1,962.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 9,517.10 and 1,962.23 is: 2,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 9,517.10 = 1,962.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/9,517.10 = 1,962.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 9,517.10 × 1,962.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 18,674,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674,681.74/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.34

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