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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.17, 9,523.65 and 1,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.17, 9,523.65 and 1,966.11 is: 2,949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.17 : 9,523.65 = 1,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.17/9,523.65 = 1,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.17x = 9,523.65 × 1,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.17x = 18,724,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724,543.50/6,349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.13

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