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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.92, 9,535.26 and 1,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.92, 9,535.26 and 1,974.28 is: 2,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.92 : 9,535.26 = 1,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.92/9,535.26 = 1,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.92x = 9,535.26 × 1,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.92x = 18,825,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,273.11/6,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.38

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