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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.96, 9,517.43 and 1,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.96, 9,517.43 and 1,962.32 is: 2,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.96 : 9,517.43 = 1,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.96/9,517.43 = 1,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.96x = 9,517.43 × 1,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.96x = 18,676,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676,243.24/6,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.48

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