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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.26, 9,523.89 and 1,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.26, 9,523.89 and 1,966.92 is: 2,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.26 : 9,523.89 = 1,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.26/9,523.89 = 1,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.26x = 9,523.89 × 1,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.26x = 18,732,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732,729.72/6,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.38

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