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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.16, 9,521.76 and 1,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.16, 9,521.76 and 1,966.40 is: 2,948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.16 : 9,521.76 = 1,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.16/9,521.76 = 1,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.16x = 9,521.76 × 1,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.16x = 18,723,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723,588.86/6,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.52

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