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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.42, 9,523.55 and 1,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.42, 9,523.55 and 1,966.23 is: 2,949.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.42 : 9,523.55 = 1,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.42/9,523.55 = 1,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.42x = 9,523.55 × 1,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.42x = 18,725,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,494.63/6,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.63

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