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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.33, 9,536.46 and 1,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.33, 9,536.46 and 1,975.08 is: 2,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.33 : 9,536.46 = 1,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.33/9,536.46 = 1,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.33x = 9,536.46 × 1,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.33x = 18,835,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835,271.42/6,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.76

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