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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.84, 9,524.40 and 1,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.84, 9,524.40 and 1,967.20 is: 2,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.84 : 9,524.40 = 1,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.84/9,524.40 = 1,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.84x = 9,524.40 × 1,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.84x = 18,736,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,399.68/6,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.69

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