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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.56, 9,523.98 and 1,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.56, 9,523.98 and 1,966.88 is: 2,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.56 : 9,523.98 = 1,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.56/9,523.98 = 1,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.56x = 9,523.98 × 1,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.56x = 18,732,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732,549.59/6,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.21

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