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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.04, 9,522.78 and 1,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.04, 9,522.78 and 1,966.60 is: 2,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.04 : 9,522.78 = 1,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.04/9,522.78 = 1,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.04x = 9,522.78 × 1,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.04x = 18,727,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727,499.15/6,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.12

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