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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.24, 9,522.84 and 1,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.24, 9,522.84 and 1,966.14 is: 2,949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.24 : 9,522.84 = 1,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.24/9,522.84 = 1,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.24x = 9,522.84 × 1,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.24x = 18,723,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723,236.64/6,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.36

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