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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.16, 9,523.34 and 1,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.16, 9,523.34 and 1,966.26 is: 2,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.16 : 9,523.34 = 1,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.16/9,523.34 = 1,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.16x = 9,523.34 × 1,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.16x = 18,725,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,362.51/6,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.27

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