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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.62, 9,523.84 and 1,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.62, 9,523.84 and 1,966.42 is: 2,949.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.62 : 9,523.84 = 1,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.62/9,523.84 = 1,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.62x = 9,523.84 × 1,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.62x = 18,727,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727,869.45/6,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.91

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